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 value sheriff busts Value Village
The Squawkfox blog does some sleuthing at Value Village stores and finds the prices are no great bargain in some cases.
Buying used saved me thousands
A blogger provides an inventory of 10 used items she bought on the cheap, including a car, a cashmere sweater and a breast pump.
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Don't be fooled at the outlet mall
Tips for getting the most out of a trip to an outlet mall. Key message: Lots of the stuff sold at these malls is of lower quality than you'll find in regular stores.
Your old computer's not done yet
Here's a list of companies that buy used electronics like computers, cell phones and cameras. We're basically talking about selling your used junk.
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