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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.



Don't Tell Me You Want To Borrow Money

Yes, there's a lot of finger-waving go on these days about the evils of debt. But there are times in every adult's life when borrowing becomes necessary. Home equity lines of credit are the best option for those situations, but the rates you'll get on these products vary. Here's some guidance on where to get the lowest rates.







The Stock Market Bounces Back

How refreshing. A market watcher who sees not doom and gloom ahead, but opportunity.

Shopping For Tech

A gallery of big-name tech stocks that have had their share prices pared back this year. Yes, Apple is among them.

Loyalty Has Its Rewards

A how-to on maximizing loyalty reward points from the Million Dollar Journey blog.

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