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personal finance reader

The best of the Web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.

Take Two Tablets And Call Me In The Morning

With Apple introducing its second-generation iPad today, it's an ideal time to read this roundup of the latest developments in tablets.



Pinching Pennies To Death

A list of signs you've take the frugality thing too far. Number Nine: You never treat yourself to something indulgent. I'm proud to say I don't have that problem.



Stock Trading 101

The ins and outs of using limit orders when buying a stock. That's where you put a ceiling on what you'll pay when buying, and a floor on what you'll accept when selling.



Conquering The Wire Jungle

A cheap way to corral all those wires hanging underneath the desk where your computer is located.









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