Everyone knows that investing, no matter how careful and conservative you are, exposes an investor to certain risk.

Many of us also know about reward/risk trade off – higher returns are usually accompanied by higher levels of risk.

So what does exactly a risk-aware investor have to do in order to achieve highest possible returns while managing risk? Read the full article…»

A man walks into a drug store and wanders up & down the aisles.

The sales girl notices him and asks him, if she can help him.

He answers that he is looking for a box of tampons for his spouse.

She directs him down the correct aisle.

A few minutes later, he sets a huge bag of cotton balls and a ball of string on the counter. Read the full article…»

Time for a little more spring cleaning:

Get rid of the guilt!

“Who, me? Guilty? I don’t feel guilty.”

Most people do.

We feel guilty about not spending enough time with our kids or our spouse…

…and if we spend more time with them we feel guilty about not spending enough time with our friends or our work… Read the full article…»

We all know that great sex life improves our mood, health,  overall satisfaction with our lives and definitely develops a happy and healthy relationship with our partner.

After a few years in a relationship our sex life tends to be somewhat of a routine and not as exciting any more. 

We have a lot of life pressures and commitments on a daily basis, so who thinks about hot sex life that much, right?

Even though we all would love to feel that excitement and romance like once on our honeymoon. Read the full article…»

She is sitting at the table with her gourmet skim moca frappuccino in her hand.

Her son is on the cover of the “Wheaties” box.

Her daughter is on the cover of “Business Week”. Read the full article…»

Nothing renews you like a nap.

It is not just that it boosts your mood.

A nap actually clears out much of the clutter in your mind, so that you can think more effectively.

You can reason easier, type more accurately, and, in general, make fewer errors of judgment.

So never feel guilty about taking 15-30 minutes to close your eyes and drift away. Read the full article…»

While doing a little research for my previous article, I came across very interesting facts about life expectancy that I wanted to share with my readers.

What is life expectancy? 

Life expectancy is the expected number of years to live based on statistical probabilities.

Would you like to guess what country of the world has the highest life expectancy? Read the full article…»

Tiger Woods Joke #1

Did you hear Nike’s new motto?

Just do me!

Tiger Woods Joke #2

Did you hear Tiger Woods changed his name to Cheetah?

Tiger Woods Joke #3

Ping has a new set of irons called Elins.

They are clubs you can beat Tiger Woods with. Read the full article…»

Time for a little spring cleaning, which should take only two to three days.

Today, let’s clean out the clutter.

Is your home filled with things you never use?

Do you really need all that junk?..

(Admit it, it’s been years since you pulled out that tacky souvenir from your 1985 vacation.) Read the full article…»

Healthy living is very important to all of us, but guys get a bad rap when it comes to taking care of themselves.

Unfortunately, sometimes it is well-deserved.

Many men put health screenings and regular checkups low on their to-do lists.

In fact, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians, more than one in four men say they wait as long as possible before seeing a doctor, even when they feel ill.

In today’s world, that’s understandable — family, work, friends, life pressures can keep you busy 24/7. Read the full article…»

An Irish daughter had not been home for over six years.

Upon her return, her father cursed her.

“Where have ye been all this time?

Why did ye not write to us, even one letter?

Why didn’t ye call?

Can ye not understand what ye put your old Mom through?”

The girl, crying, replied, “Sniff… sniff… Daddy… I am very sorry, but I became a prostitute…”

“Ye what!!? Out of here, ye shameless harlot! Sinner! You are a disgrace to this whole family!” Read the full article…»

How many opportunities have you missed, because you were not aware of the possibilities that would occur, if you applied a small amount of effort beyond what you normally do?

People develop their personal habits toward action and rarely try to develop them further and continually. Read the full article…»

Natalie Portman, 29,  has become one of the most popular Hollywood Stars in the last few years.

Her acting career was launched with her role in “The Phantom Menace”, even though she was actually working years before that with roles in movies such as “Mars Attacks” and “Heat”.

She is not just a stunning looking actress, but also a very intelligent person.

She graduated from Harvard University in 2003 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (!), and has pursued grad studies at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Read the full article…»

A couple in the middle of a messy divorce case find themselves in court battling over custody of little Sam, their only child.

In order to make a fair decision over the boys future, the Judge takes Sam into his private room, so that he can find out which of the parents the boy would prefer to live with.

“Well, Sammy”, says the Judge, “Would you like to live with your Mother?” Read the full article…»

I love this quote by George Eliot:

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”

As we get older, regret starts becoming a more frequent emotion.

And although we sometimes regret things we have done, it is more those things we have not done that we regret the most. Read the full article…»

Financial success is very important to us.

Purchasing a home is everyone’s dream, and is a part of being financially successful.

Mortgages can be a very confusing topic for a lot of us though.

There are definitely a lot of myths and misconceptions about them.

Most of the times subscribing to these myths can keep you from buying your home or paying for a mortgage that costs more than it really needs to.

Find out the truth behind several popularly held mortgage beliefs.   Read the full article…»

These are really funny jokes!

#1. He does not notice her new hairstyle.

Explanation: The natural beauty of her face captivates his entire attention.

#2. He does not shave when he goes out.

Explanation: This is a perfect example of his selflessness.

He does this purely for contrast with his wife.

His thorny face will make hers look like a beautiful rose. Read the full article…»

Time for a new hobby?

Yes, especially if it means learning something new.

There are three major benefits to learning almost anything, whether it be a new language, a new craft or a new sport. 

First, it feels good to embark on a new adventure.

It lifts a person’s mood and energy level. Read the full article…»

Have you ever traveled by train?

It is incredible, exciting and quite educational.

Train travel is a vestige of a slower, more relaxed time.

Today’s trains offer the world on track.

Why do I love traveling by train so much?

Because it’s the best way to kick back, put up your feet and watch the world go by: the seas and mountains of the Pacific West, the golden maples of New England in autumn or beautiful Colorado River winding through rock canyons. Read the full article…»

I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, and loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly.

As I’ve aged, I’ve become kinder to myself, and less critical of myself.

I’ve become my own friend…

I don’t chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn’t need, but looks so avante garde on my patio. Read the full article…»