Carrick on money: Why people born since 1960 can’t afford to retire

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Why people born since 1960 can't afford to retire
A UK report with implications for other countries says people born since 1960 will face challenges saving enough for retirement as a result of factors like wage stagnation. Thus inheritances will become increasingly important.

The 10 worst economic predictions ever
Remember Dow 36,000? It's on this list. The Dow was around 16,000 late in 2013.

Should you start a bidding war for your home?
A real estate agent looks at the pitfalls of pricing a home for sale at a below-market price in order to generate a bidding war.

Trying to decide where to rent?
Attention, Toronto residents who can't afford to buy. These maps track how much rents have risen or fallen in the past year in various neighbourhoods.

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