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 Investor Who Sold Everything
This story is all the more interesting because the investor at its centre is an American with 17 years experience as a mutual fund analyst and journalist. At one point this summer, he sold everything just a day before a huge stock market plunge. Read here as he consults various experts about what to do next.
Scarce Women, Poor Men
A study finds that when there are fewer women around, men spend more money to impress them.
Cheap And Cheerful Vacations In The Sun
A list of 25 reasonably priced vacation spots where you can escape the Canadian winter.
Now, find a cheap hotel room using RoomKey.com, a new website for finding the best hotel deals in U.S. cities.
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