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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.
Shopping for bargains in the dividend aisle
An American dividend blogger bought these stocks in August.
Why you need a vacation from retirement
The author of this article argues that retirement rapidly becomes routine, and that vacations can be beneficial for refreshing both your personal outlook and your relationship with your spouse.
Twenty people you don't want to invest with
A different spin on finding the right investment advice. Avoid these types of people.
Why stocks have to go down
It says here that if we didn't have stocks market declines from time to time, we'd end up stock market stagnation. No one losing or making money.
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