Kara McGuire
Columnist/Reporter | Your Money
Phone: 612-673-7293
E-mail: kmcguire@startribune.com
Kara McGuire covers personal finance and the stock markets. She writes a Sunday column on topics ranging from saving for retirement to kids and money and blogs on personal finance issues.
Recent content from Kara McGuire
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Thinking of expanding the family?
Awaiting a new addition to your family or thinking about having a child? Here's what personal finance columnist and mother of three Kara McGuire suggests:
Jul 5, 2009 -
Times are changing, but we'll still cope
Our columnist is back from maternity leave with insights on money and motherhood.
Jul 5, 2009 -
Soccer tournament security tightened tonight
Security will be increased in St. Paul for tonight's final games of the Somali American Independence Days soccer tournament after fights broke out Friday night.
Jul 4, 2009 -
A gentler option arrives for repaying student loans
A new law allows repayment to be stretched over 25 years, with balances forgiven after that or even earlier for those in some public service jobs.
Jul 1, 2009 -
Haggling attempts
Jun 28, 2009 -
Tips for successful haggling
Smile and be patient. Demanding a deep discount right away rarely works.
Jun 28, 2009 -
Fun and money
Here are three distinctly different approaches to teaching kids the ins and out of personal finance, a topic that can be daunting for children and adults alike.
Jun 21, 2009 -
Take time to map out your money strategy
Feeling lost about which direction to take with your investments? Write it all down.
May 31, 2009 -
Last payment: Goodbye to her consumer debt
Getting out from under $26,670 in bills took Amanda Grimm 3 1/2 years.
May 9, 2009 -
Put a squeeze on your financial STRESS
Tackle financial worries -- major and minor -- with tips from a life coach, psychologist and ordained priest.
May 3, 2009
