Gene Walden

Economy tiptoeing toward recovery
Two Twin Cities money managers read the vital signs; one sees an imminent recovery, the other says it's too soon to tell.
Aug 8, 2009

Used merchandise a hit for Winmark
Income for the Minneapolis owner of such franchise-based businesses as Music Go Round and Play It Again Sports is growing during recession.
Aug 2, 2009

Gene Walden: Market offers reasons for optimism
A Twin Cities market veteran says the economy and stock market both appear to be healing, but there's a ways to go.
Jul 11, 2009

Long-term care policy saves cash
Minnesota and some other states offer a plan that allows recent buyers to protect assets.
Jul 4, 2009

Annuities take hit in plunging market
But some annuities now being sold give investors a chance to profit in both rising and falling market conditions.
Jun 20, 2009

Long-term care could break you
Without the right insurance, you might exhaust your assets -- and your family's -- and lose control of where you're treated.
Jun 13, 2009

Paying 'trough prices' for growth firms
Investor has found success as some Minnesota companies return from the abyss.
Jun 6, 2009

May be a long time 'til we see a go-go market
Markets could slip and slide sideways in the year ahead. After all, it's happened before.
May 16, 2009

Bonds may be bad buy if interest rises
The yield in a bond mutual fund may look good now, but as interest rates rise -- as they are predicted to do -- the rates on long-term bonds issued in this economy will start to look less and less attractive.
May 9, 2009

St. Paul firm keeps the wheels turning
Image Sensing Systems designs software and equipment that helps to deal with traffic trouble spots around the world.
May 2, 2009


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