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How to manage your money when fear, uncertainty and doubt creep in
The term "FUD" is getting new life among the crypto crowd.
Business
Levin: Crypto, losses, capital gains? How to think about taxes in investment decisions
Avoid the investment mistake pro football player Trevor Lawrence made that cost him millions in taxes.
Business
How much you spend in retirement may lessen with age
The 4% inflation-adjusted spending rule might be too conservative for near-retirees.
Business
Farrell: Think you've waited too long to start saving for retirement? Here's what to do
Most people are in this boat, and there are plenty of ways to get ready for retirement.
Business
The next step in adulting: setting a household budget
Another class of college students will graduate in a few months. Are they ready to manage their finances?
Business
Is your company on the list of Minnesota's 2022 Top Workplaces?
Worker expectations change at Minnesota firms as pandemic retreats.
Business
Nail guns for hire: How to shop for handyman services in the Twin Cities
A service that offers fixed prices is preferable when looking for a quick home repairs.
Business
Chris Farrell: When the world turns chaotic, money management should be boring
The fundamentals of managing personal finances are especially useful in times of uncertainty.
Business
Chris Farrell: It's difficult for some, but holding off on Social Security pays off big
Every year you delay past your full retirement age, you gain an approximately 8% boost.
Business
Levin: The market has turned, so do what you always should
Take the appropriate amount of risk based on your situation, not the unknowns of the market.
Millennial Money: Financial advice that rarely fits all
When I hear financial advice that shames people, I cringe.
Business
Looking for a good investment? Try Legos
Lego collecting delivers huge (and uncorrelated) market returns.
Business
These are the top 50 public companies in Minnesota ranked by revenue
The top five companies on the Star Tribune 50 each had double-digit revenue gains in 2021. The group as a whole has grown as well. The addition of new companies over the past few years have helped raised the floor from $88.3 million in 2018 to $233.4 million this year.
Nation
Pay gap between college graduates and everyone else at a record
Americans with no more than a high school diploma have fallen so far behind college graduates in their economic lives that the earnings gap between college grads and everyone else has reached its widest point on record.
Business
James Saft: Size is a factor for activist investors
Activist hedge funds, on the whole, do good work, but the best results come from those with the deepest pockets.A new study, looking at the…
Business
Buying your first car? Make sure to do these 5 things
Knowing what to do, and what not to do, when buying a car can mean the difference of hundreds or even thousands of dollars over…
Business
Tips on money planning for Gen Y
If you're a member of Gen Y (born between 1980 and 2000), you're probably driving just now to find the perfect job and establish your…
Business
Chris Farrell: Does a new house at 56 make sense?
Q: My wife and I are planning to build a house. I'm 56 and my wife is 60. Here's where I need perspective: The dream…
Business
Consumers wanting more lenient return policies are often getting them
smart spending john ewoldt | Kathleen Segan of Minneapolis doesn't blame Bed Bath & Beyond for paying out only 80 percent when a customer returns…
We've created a new destination for everything agriculture in Minnesota and around the country.
Business
How to strike the right balance in microfinance lending
Lending to entrepreneurs and small businesses can combine investing with philanthropy, but it's important to keep some fundamental principles front and center.
Business
Investing: Why converting 401(k)s to annuities requires new mind-set
For many investors, converting 401(k)s to annuities requires a whole new mind-set
Business
4 questions to ask before choosing a real estate agent
A good real estate agent can make or break a home search, especially if you’re a young buyer. According to a new report by the…
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