The best of the Web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.
Dublin's Dramatic Housing Drop
Ireland’s economic problems have caused a 50-per-cent plunge in the price of homes on Dublin’s Shrewsbury Road, once the sixth most expensive street in the world. Now, some residents are abandoning their homes.
'Til Debt Do Us Part
Don’t start your marriage off with a big, fat wedding debt. Use this online wedding budget planner offered by Consolidated Credit Counselling Services of Canada.
London Calling
How to tap into the many bargains available to people visiting London.
Say Sayonara To Your Cable Company
How to ditch cable TV or satellite service and rely on your PC to watch television. Think of the money you’ll save.
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