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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.
Killed by the economy: Love and marriage
The weak economic conditions we've seen for a while now are starting to be felt in subtle ways that just coming to light. For example, here's an article on how young Americans are postponing marriage and having kids. And here's a column I wrote on the rising level of stress people are feeling about their finances.
Gas pump economics
CBC TV's Marketplace program finds that premium gas isn't cleaner than regular fuel, despite marketing that suggests it is.
Check your car model on the Tank on Empty website to see how far you can drive after the gas light comes on.
For those seeking advice
This Wall Street Journal article offers a briefing on what you should be thinking about before going out to meet a prospective financial adviser.
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