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 broke person's guide to decorating
Cheap, fun ways to improve the look of your place without spending a lot of money.

What if you invest just before a market crash?
An investment adviser argues in this blog post that you might actually do reasonably well. The implication here is that you're better off getting into the market than sitting in cash while waiting for a perfect moment.

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Seven legal documents to have ready at retirement
Your will is only the start.

Is selling your home in January a bad idea?
Is it the worst month to sell? Four real estate agents offer their thoughts.

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