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Phone: 612-673-7633

John Ewoldt searches the Twin Cities and beyond for bargains and strategies to spare consumers time, money and hassles.
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Target connects with another hot designer

"Prabal Who?" may be most people's reaction to Minneapolis retailer's latest designer phenom.

Updated: October 23, 2012, - 09:15 AM

New furniture stores on the mend

The home furnishings market in the Twin Cities is showing signs of strength, especially for stores that are able to carve a niche.

Updated: October 21, 2012, - 12:45 PM

New book provides no-nonsense investment advice

A new book from personal finance columnist Gail MarksJarvis simplifies investing for the average person.

Updated: October 20, 2012, - 04:59 PM

In Winona, it's the end of the line for Coca-Cola's returnable bottles

Coca-Cola's small-size soda has been downsized, permanently.

Updated: October 12, 2012, - 08:17 PM

Warehouse sales undergoing a wholesale decline

A growing number of businesses are dropping their warehouse sale as changes in the supply chain mean there's less unsold stuff, and the Internet offers new and often easier ways to get rid of it.

Updated: October 12, 2012, - 09:33 AM

Wal-Mart will test same-day delivery in Twin Cities

The Twin Cities area is one of four testing grounds for a move aimed at Amazon - and Target.

Updated: October 09, 2012, - 09:20 PM

Get your meds and fetch some for Fido

Cost and convenience has some pet owners transferring their pet's medications to their own pharmacies.

Updated: October 09, 2012, - 08:39 AM

Expert hails state's efforts to foster financial smarts

A financial literacy activist says kids need to see how wise handling of money is tied directly to jobs and success.

Updated: October 06, 2012, - 05:07 PM

New furnace is about to get more expensive

Federal rule requires higher-efficiency models after May 1. A new rule goes into effect next year requiring new residential furnaces in Northern states to be at least 90 percent efficient.

Updated: October 04, 2012, - 10:42 AM