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The best of the web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.

Why it's smart for millennials to move back home
CBC examines the idea that it makes sense for young adults to move back home after graduation so they can pay off their debts. Moving back home is also a way to save money for a house down payment.

Interviewed for this story is CNN business correspondent Christine Romans, who I talked to several months back. She's the author of Smart is the New Rich: Money Guide for Millennials.

Millennials are hot for houses
This infographic shows that young adults are quite keen to own houses, but they're getting discouraged about their ability to afford one.

Advisers, never say this to female clients
A list of things advisers should never say to the women on their client lists. Example: Will your husband be joining you? Good reading for women to help assess their advisers.

Traffic tickets, fender benders and your car insurance
Specific quotes on how these mishaps would affect your annual premiums in three cities.

Here's a cool chart showing all the ways there are to save on car insurance premiums.

Investing tips for small business owners
An investment adviser prepared this paper (dated July 29) on the value of registered accounts for owners of small business corporations. There's also a downloadable calculator to help you work through this issue.

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Join the people who are part of my Facebook personal finance community for talk about investing, retirement, real estate, banking and other financial matters. I'm also on Twitter.

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