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The best of the Web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.
How To Buy Happiness
Buying small indulgences for yourself and giving to charity are among the measures suggested here for defying the old cliché about money not buying happiness.
To RRSP Or Not To RRSP
Some guidelines on when and when not to contribute to registered retirement savings plans from personal finance writer Alison Griffiths. She's the author of the new book, Count On Yourself: Take Charge Of Your Own Money.
What percentage rate of return are your retirement savings projections based on? Anything more than 5 per cent may not be realistic.
How To Survive Unemployment
A list of money-saving steps to take if you lose your job, including cancelling your cable TV and changing your cell phone plan.
Personal Finance on Facebook
Subscribe to my Facebook page for discussions like the one Tuesday on whether it makes sense to lock in today's low borrowing costs with a 10-year mortgage.
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Rob Carrick