The best of the Web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.
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Check out this interactive tool from the Economist magazine to see how Canada’s housing market compares to other countries.
The ins and outs of home inspections from debt and personal finance guru Gail Vaz-Oxlade .
It says in this blog post that where it might take 15 minutes to prepare one meal, it would take 17 minutes to prepare eight meals using the same recipe. This is the logic of cooking in bulk, which is a way for busy families to eat healthy on a regular basis.
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Still thinking about where to go on vacation? Here’s a list of 10 cheap international destinations, including Albania, Croatia and Argentina.
Looking for something for the kids to do while you’re on vacation? Here are 10 top water parks in cities in the United States and around the world.
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