The best of the Web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.
Stock Market Reality Check
Five basic rules of investing in stocks. One is that markets go down from time to time, and another is that they typically rebound after down years.
Cheap Wheels
Canada's lowest-price car? The Nissan Versa.
Apple Vs. ExxonMobil
A tongue-in-cheek look at the two competitors for the title as the world's most valuable company.
Currency Corner
A handy website for tracking and comparing the value of various global currencies, including the Canadian dollar. These are wholesale prices – expect to pay more when you buy and get less when you sell.
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