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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 Bank of You
Tips for lending money to family and friends so that you don't end up with estranged family members and ex-friends.
Hello, Dividends
Here's a reminder about the importance of owning stocks that pay dividends. Dividends bulk up your returns from the stock market, and they can help cushion the down side.
How To Buy Or Lease A Car
You can try negotiating with a dealer, or you can do as this financial adviser/blogger did and go through the Automobile Protection Association for a quick, clean deal. This is a blog post in three parts. Start here.
High-tech GICs
Introducing a new online service called Finizi.com, where you can have financial companies compete against each other to offer the best rate on GICs.
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