The best of the Web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.
The $1,981.05 Mistake
Maybe it’s just me, but the financial blogosphere sometimes seems too full of perfect people who make all the right financial moves. That’s why it’s so refreshing to read this blog post about a money mistake that – temporarily, at least – cost precisely $1,981.05. Truth be told, I once made a similar mistake myself.
The Wisdom of Warren
Pithy quotes from Warren Buffett, investor supreme.
Attention, Bargain Hunters
Wednesday evening – that’s the best time for grocery store bargains, according to this blog post.
Travel Roundup
The Rewards Canada blog’s annual ranking of travel rewards credit cards will appear next month; for now, readers are being asked to vote for their own favourite travel cards.
Ten travel gadgets you can buy dad for Father’s Day. Me, I want some new running gear.
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