One-third of Americans who participated in a survey said they’d be embarrassed to have close friends or family see their retirement savings, chequing account balance or credit score. Millenials were the most self-conscious about their finances.
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Embarrassed by the size of your RRSP?
One-third of Americans who participated in a survey said they'd be embarrassed to have close friends or family see their retirement savings, chequing account balance or credit score. Millenials were the most self-conscious about their finances.
Granite countertops have lost their buzz factor
A real estate agent from Manhattan's upper east side offers her thoughts here on getting the most from a kitchen reno. It's classic house porn. For example, granite countertops are "acceptable," but marble is what says you're a player.
No pension? Consider an annuity
Some thoughts here on how annuities can fill a gap for people without defined benefit pension plans.
Best brokers for mobile trading
The analysis firm Surviscor produced this ranking of the services online brokers offer for clients who want to trade using their smartphones.
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