The best of the Web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.
Stock Market Reality Check
If you’re wondering what the gynormous U.S. debt means to your investment portfolio, check out this easy-to-follow analysis by the money management firm IceCap Asset Management.
Another sobering take on the U.S. economy and its impact on stock markets, this one by a hedge fund guy who saw the trouble ahead back in 2007 and early 2008.
The Movie Star’s Mansion
Looking for warm spot to get away from those nasty Canadian winters? How about actor Nicholas Cage’s former Las Vegas mansion? Seven bedrooms and a six-person steam shower. Not to your taste? Thanks to the continuing U.S. housing slump, there’s lots to choose from in the Vegas market right now.
Food Fight
A couple argues here over whether eating out saves money or costs extra when compared to cooking at home. Remember, time is money.
Election Debate
A lively discussion broke out on my Facebook page on whether people have any concerns about the NDP potentially having a role in managing the country’s finances.
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