The best of the web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.
Luxury toilet paper is an actual thing
Quilted, lotioned, perfumed or ultra-soft, luxury toilet paper's a hit. Americans spent about $1.4-billion (U.S.) on it last year, demonstrating how easily people can be convinced to spend more on basic household products.
Five retirement saving lies
I'm planning to die broke, no one in my family has needed long-term care and more.
Save money by repairing your clothes
One of the tips here is how to get salt stains off your boots.
Talking your language on investing
All about how some investment firms are tailoring their message to better communicate with women, ethnic groups and members of specific generations or income groups.
More money
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Rob Carrick