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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.
How living in the suburbs makes you unhappy
The long commute to work is a killer. Read here about how people reporting their enjoyment of daily activities ranked morning commutes dead last.
40 per cent of their pay goes to charity
Meet Julia and Jeff, who between them pull down $245,000 (U.S.) per year. They live on $15,280 of that, with the rest going to taxes and charity.
They should teach personal finance in school
People tell me that all the time and I reply that in some cases, they already are. Here's CBC News with some details.
Is a Costco membership worth it?
A blogger weighs in on the $55 per year cost. I find it's worth just in buying contact lens solution and filling the propane tank on our barbecue.
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Rob Carrick