The best of the web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.
Lies my banker told me
A financial blogger writes here about the bad, self-serving sales pitch a banker give him and his wife when discussing a car loan.
Saving tips for 20-somethings
Five sensible thoughts for getting on the right financial path at a young age.
Track downing down your home's power hogs
This video from Wired magazine highlights the Belkin Conserve Insight, a $30 gadget that you can use to monitor how much power your household electronics and other devices are using. Amazon.ca sells it.
Learn the secrets to cheap travel
Introducing Canadian Free Flyers, a website about travel hacking. That's where you use special deals on reward miles to pay for your vacation.
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