Rob Carrick explored compelling topics in this year's Let's Talk Investing videos. Here are your favourites
How much do babies really cost? Start planning now, says finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq. You'll spend almost $10,000 on your baby's first year. <a href = "http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/lets-talk-investing/video-how-much-do-babies-really-cost/article4234690/" target="_blank"> Watch video </a>
Working 9 to 5 at the age of 80. If we're living to age 90 or 100, does it make sense that we'll be working longer? <a href = "http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/video-working-9-to-5-at-the-age-of-80/article4223628/" target="_blank"> Watch video </a>Jacob Wackerhausen
Which renos offer the best payback when you sell? Kitchen, bathroom, landscaping - you might be surprised by what adds the most to the resale value of your home. <a href = "http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/lets-talk-investing/video-which-renos-offer-the-best-payback-when-you-sell/article4103884/" target="_blank"> Watch video </a>Ingvald kaldhussA|ter
Maternity leave and other benefits for new parents. Rob Carrick looks at the cost of a nanny, how to take advantage of the RESP and applying for the universal child care benefit. <a href = "http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/lets-talk-investing/video-maternity-leave-and-other-benefits-for-new-parents/article4234685/" target="_blank"> Watch video </a>
A guide to working into retirement. What's the ideal model for a senior who wants to keep working? <a href = "http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/lets-talk-investing/video-a-guide-to-working-into-retirement/article4223627/" target="_blank"> Watch video </a>Catherine Yeulet
How the wealthy invest. What motivates rich investors, and how many have advisers? <a href = "http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/lets-talk-investing/video-how-the-wealthy-invest/article4183984/" target="_blank"> Watch video </a>Jong kiam Soon/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Are seniors a financial drain on society? Is the fastest-growing segment of the population a burden to the economy or are they net contributors, asks Rob Carrick <a href = "http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/lets-talk-investing/video-are-seniors-a-financial-drain-on-society/article4224945/" target="_blank"> Watch video </a>Stockbyte
Just how overvalued is the housing market? With the price of homes outpacing the increase in incomes, Rob Carrick finds out if we're heading for a collapse <a href = "http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/lets-talk-investing/video-just-how-overvalued-is-the-housing-market/article4102119/" target="_blank"> Watch video </a>polarica
Signs you have a lame adviser. Rob Carrick points out some of the red flags you should look out for. <a href = "http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/lets-talk-investing/video-signs-you-have-a-lame-adviser/article4181613/" target="_blank"> Watch video </a>Thinkstock
Why you should consider a 10-year fixed mortgage. Why are 10-year mortgages are being talked about now when not too long ago they were ignored? <a href = "http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/lets-talk-investing/video-why-you-should-consider-a-10-year-fixed-mortgage/article4103889/" target="_blank"> Watch video </a>collasum