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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.
The Downside of Debt-Free
You can't establish a good credit rating unless you borrow.
More Polish For Apple
Apple tops Barron's list of the most respected companies for the second year in a row, while Johnson & Johnson plunges to 25th.
The Queens of Screens
The Million Dollar Journey blog rounds up some top online stock screeners, which let you search the Canadian and American markets for stocks that meet criteria set by you.
RESP Warning
A nice summary of the pitfalls of group scholarship registered education savings plans by Ellen Roseman of the Toronto Star.
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