The best of the web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.
Best financial advice for my grandson
Start saving and investing early, an investing pro writes in a blog post inspired by the birth of his grandson.
Book a hotel, earn some points
Introducing Rocketmiles, a website where you can earn travel reward points by booking hotels online. Aeroplan is part of the program.
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Or, forget hotels for your next vacation
A website called Apartum lets you search for rental apartments in cities around the world. Renting an apartment can be cheaper than a hotel, especially you're travelling with kids, and a lot more fun.
The strange disappearance of the middle class
The decline of the middle class, as seen from the business world's point of view. Increasingly, there's more money to be made in high end dining, clothing and appliances than there is in serving the mass market.
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