Carrick best reads: Hey millennials, buy the latte, skip the house

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The best of the web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick.

Memo to millennials: Buy the latte, skip the house
A millennial entrepreneur's strong, smart advice to young people about money.

Help for parents teaching kids about money
Introducing Gifting Sense, a free online service developed by a former economist and bank employee to help parents teach their kids to think before they buy.

How much do you save by using Uber?
Using the low-cost UberX service can save you between 30 and 50 per cent over what a taxi might charge.

Dorm rooms for grownups
A new housing model for millennials – a micro-unit surrounded by shared space of cooking, eating and hanging out.

A young person's guide to managing your credit score
Tips for creating a credit history that will be a credit to you as a borrower.

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