The best of the Web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.
Dollar Store Diamonds
Earphones, booklights and other top gadget bargains to be found at dollar stores.
XS Cargo is kind of like a more expensive dollar store that carries everything from pots and pans to big-screen TVs. They just put one near us in Ottawa and it seems to be busy. Here are some comments on XS from the Yelp customer- rating website.
The ETF Express
The amount of money invested in exchange-traded funds has surged 19 per cent this year, and the number of ETFs listed on the TSX has risen by 38 per cent. Here's Howard Atkinson, president of Horizons ETFs, on what's ahead for the ETF industry. He sees cheaper fees ahead, and more inroads made against mutual funds.
ETFs have their flaws, mind you. Many new ETFs are highly complex, and their risks may not be understood by the investors who are buying them
Holiday Getaways
Six holiday season vacation destinations where deals may be available.
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