Millennial Money: Financial advice that rarely fits all
When I hear financial advice that shames people, I cringe.
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Lego collecting delivers huge (and uncorrelated) market returns.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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
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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…
Business
State's top 50 public companies – with No. 1 at $242B in revenue
2019 will likely be remembered as the last full year of an economic expansion that lasted more than a decade. Next year's Star Tribune 50 is likely to look very different because of the coronavirus disruption.
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5 ways you're sabotaging your credit repair efforts
If your credit is severely damaged because you filed for bankruptcy or for any other reason, you can still take steps to repair it. In…
Business
Plans to cram more seats in airliners won't sit well with fliers
Airlines increasingly are missing scheduled takeoffs and landings, losing travelers' bags and overbooking flights, according to a report released last week. The outlook for future travel all but guarantees even less-friendly skies.
Business
Carl Richards: Why take random financial advice?
Imagine you're walking down the street. A woman approaches and hands you a small piece of paper. You glance down and realize it's a prescription.…
Business
Farrell: Starting over all over again at 61
Q: I have made many poor financial decisions in my life — starting with choosing a new field to major in that didn’t pay diddly-squat…
Business
Refinancing: The loan hunt is about more than interest rates
Interest rates on home loans are historically low. That means now is the time to dig out your mortgage loan paperwork and consider whether refinancing…
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For income investors, it's all about risk
It's definitely more complicated than it's ever been," said Tim Palmer, managing director at Minneapolis-based Nuveen Investments. Palmer was describing the quandary income-hungry investors face…
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Farrell: Tax diversification pays for most of us
Q: Years ago, when our income was low, I bought into the idea of deferring as much ordinary income as I could. In hindsight that…
Business
Ewoldt: Paying more doesn't guarantee good customer service
In January, I wrote that people can’t expect great customer service and low prices. American shoppers want low prices and that means lowering our customer…
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Levin: Aligning your money with your purpose in life
May I have the courage today To live the life that I would love, To postpone my dream no longer But do at last what…
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