6 ways to keep your woman happy

• Affirm her daily. Tell her she looks great when she leaves for work. Send her out the door with a hug, a kiss, a love note. Do it all again when you see her later at home. Let others know that you're proud she's your girl. Brag about how much you love it when she cooks your favorite food. Hold her hand in public. Escort her like a gentleman. Get her a drink at the party. Most of all, tell her you love her and show her you do.

• Be silly with her. One of the best parts of a relationship is having those moments together when you're both just enjoying each other's company. Re-tell the awkward moments when you were dating. Or the first time you got embarrassed in front of the other. Who says play time ends when you're no longer a child? Laugh and connect. These are precious memories that will reinforce your bond.

• Ask her what she would like to do on those special occasion days throughout the year. But don't ask an open-ended question. Ask her to choose between Choice A, Choice B, or Choice C. For example, "Hey honey, your birthday is coming up. I was thinking we could either try that new restaurant you've been wanting to go to, or I could pack a picnic and we could hike that trail we've been talking about, or I could set up a spa day and we can get massages since I know you enjoy them." The point is you plan the date. This shows that you've taken the time to 1) notice her interests and 2) make an effort to plan something that will make her feel extra special.

• Give her your full attention. Women are social creatures. We like to talk! We just want to tell you something funny happened at work or something new that we've learned or that something is on our minds. Even if it means you saying, "Would it be ok if we talk in a little bit? I really want to finish watching this game and then I am all ears." Most women would accept that. And if the information/situation is really urgent, we would say so.

• Acknowledge when you mess up. Recognize that you hurt her by your words or actions. A simple statement either verbally or written will do. It has to be genuine. It should also be done privately so that there is no distraction and an opportunity for conversation can take place. Include suggestions on how both of you can avoid that situation from happening again. This shows that you've done some reflection. Perhaps you can mutually agree that she does this and you do that, so that anger and frustration are minimized in the future.

• Offer her help when you see her struggling. No one knows her better than you. You notice she's not her usual self, she seems stressed, quick to snap back. Women tend to be overwhelmed with the "to do" list inside their heads. Instead of saying, "What's wrong with you?" Ask her, "How can I help you?" And when she spouts off a list of things to do, instead of absorbing the stress, calmly reassure her that you're there to help her and ask her to prioritize the top two items that you can do. When you're done folding that basket of laundry and packing the kids' lunches, go back to her and tell her that you're ready for the next task. She'll know that she can count on you.

By engaging in these six activities, you will show your love and appreciation for your girl and she will reciprocate. That's what a partnership is all about. Your woman will indeed, be happy and you will be too.

What is Investment Income – Your Complete Guide to Understanding Investment Income

One of the most important goals for any smart investor is to thoroughly understand the nature of investment income. All of us invest our hard-earned money in order to profit from the investments and make more money, don’t we! In the world of investing, many thousands (and perhaps millions) of investment options are available to us. So, how do we judge which instrument (investment option) to invest in and which to reject?

We can give a good answer to this question only if we fully understand investment income. The purpose of all investment is to make profits. Thus, the key to identifying which investment option is better than others lies in identifying which investment option offers greater income. (Sometimes, it may also be important to understand the frequency and timing of incomes received from an investment.)  So, let us quickly understand the nature of investment income.

Types of Investment Income

As we all know, the world of investments offers massive amount of choice – there are thousands and thousands of different income producing investment options available for investors. While each of these investment options would generate some income, the nature of the income may vary. Typically, investment income may be in the form of capital gains, rent, dividend or interest or a mix of some of these.

As the nature of incomes vary, different investments may be taxed differently. For example, in certain cases, long-term capital gains may be taxed at a lower rate than short-term capital gains. Similarly, income from some long-term bonds or from long-term deposit accounts may be taxed at low rates. Further, income from certain bonds issued by government bodies may be entirely tax-free. The tax rate applicable on an investment is an important factor in evaluating that investment option. This is because the amount (net income) that you would gain from an investment is the income after tax.

Let us now understand each of the different types of investment income.