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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.

Retro tips for cheap trips
A list of old-school tips for saving money on travel, like calling hotels and rental car agencies directly and reading the local paper. The author assumes you're already using the many web-based resources for cheap travel.

Why you'll adore Ecuador
For the fifth straight year, Ecuador has taken top spot in a listing of the top places for North American retirees to live.

Was I wearing my watch?
Meet Apollo Robbins, a "theatrical pickpocket" who will blow you away in this video with his ability to snatch a watch, cellphone or anything else in your pocket.

Costco: The pros and cons
This Young And Thrifty blog post tackles a question we've discussed many times at our house: Is a Costco membership worth it? Just barely is the answer my wife and I would give.

The best of Globe Investor
Globe Investor is highlighting some of the best features of our website with a feature called Globe Investor Tips.

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