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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 retirement dulls the brain
It says here that there's growing evidence showing how working into old age is good for your mental health. Also, your savings.
The six-month shopping ban
No books, cosmetics, shoes, hair style products, bottles of wine, takeout coffee and more. That's the plan this blogger adopted on Nov. 1.
Middle-Aged white Americans are dying of despair
The Atlantic reports on how this demographic is living sicker and dying earlier than peers in other countries, including Canada.
The best headphones ever made
They cost $55,000. The sound quality? You'll have to click here to find out.
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Rob Carrick