The so-called "sandwich generation" is left caring for both their children and their aging parents, putting strain on their nerves and finances.Jupiterimages
The best of the web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.
Advice for the children of aging parents
As Patrick Quirke's parents got older and frailer, he found himself increasingly spending time and money looking after them. A sobering look at the demands that can be placed on the children of aging parents.
Stupid stuff they say on Bay Street
A hilarious roundup of the bafflegab spoken by people who work in high finance.
Stock market nostalgia
The TSE Traders Archive is a website for people who used to work on the old Toronto Stock Exchange floor. If you know an ex-trader or clerk, pass this link along.
Frugal vs. cheap
This blog post talks about when it makes sense to pay a little more for a purchase, and when it makes sense to cheap out.
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