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Social Security checks not rising

Q Can you explain why people on Social Security are not getting (for the first time) a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2010? Things clearly cost more -- including Medicare -- and raises, new jobs, etc. are hard to come by. So why isn't there a COLA?

You can pay thousands to keep the leaves, seeds and helicpoters out of your gutters, but Ewoldt demonstrates a good product that does it for $50 on today's webcam.

Allowance rules, math can be tricky

An allowance can be a great tool for teaching kids about money management. But how much to pay?

How I Got That Job: Cindy Swanson, zookeeper

Salary range: $22,000 to $58,000, based on Minnesota state salary figures for 2008.

Steals + Deals: John Ewoldt

All sales lead to Shakopee this week, or at least five of them do

Warners' Stellian's extreme warehouse sale is this weekend.

Find deals at the North Aire Market, Gage & Gage, Diane's Candles, Cameron's Coffee and the Canterbury Park Craft Sale.

Fed says banks eye tighter terms on credit cards

Banks expect to tighten terms on credit cards in response to a new law that aims to protect consumers from sudden rate hikes, the Federal Reserve said Monday.

Dollars & Sense: Green dreams

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Latex mattress

Looking for a greener sleep solution? Latex mattresses last longer and can go in the compost bin at the end of their lives.

How I Got That Job: Christie Gambino, 53, Brooklyn Park

Job: Chef, Aramark

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