The best of the web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.
How boomers could bust the housing market
The baby boom generation helped fuel the run-up in stock in the 1990s and the rise in house prices over the past decade. This blog post asks what will happen to the price of stocks and homes as boomers retire and start liquidating their savings and investments.
How to sniff out an investment salesperson
You don't hear the term investment salesperson used much, but that's actually what some so-called advisers are in reality. Here are some signals you're dealing with a salesperson, not a true adviser.
The trouble with junk bonds
Reasons for caution if you're considering investing in high-yield bonds, also know as junk bonds. Starved for income, investors have piled into these bonds because the yields are much higher than government bonds. Trouble is, the quality of junk bonds has been deteriorating, and that means more risk for investors.
No Minimum Monday is just ahead
On Monday, Dec. 10, a wide group of Canadian retailers will offer free shipping on online orders of any size. Here's a list of who's participating.
The best of Globe Investor
Globe Investor is highlighting some of the best features of our website this month with Globe Investor Tips. Here's the list so far.