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Rob Carrick is a finance columnist for the Globe & Mail newspaper in Toronto. His new book "Rob Carrick's Guide to What's Good, Bad and Downright Awful in Canadian Investments Today" is written in clear concise language anyone can understand. He explains everything from which investments are good, to which are total turkeys and even how to select a personal financial adviser.

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