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Owners of mobile home park in Albert Lea charged with discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Monday that it is charging the owners and manager of Rainbow Terrace Mobile Home Park in Albert Lea, Minnesota, with violating the Fair Housing Act by making discriminatory statements about the national origin of a Mexican American couple that was trying to lease a park lot.
Tuesday, August, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

BBB offers financial advice for college-bound students (and their parents)
Between packing for college, buying school supplies and recovering from sticker shock, parents may be too bogged down to remember to pass on some pointers regarding finances as their child leaves the nest.
Saturday, August, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

IRS offers six social media tools for free tax information
The IRS uses a variety of technologies to help you get the tax information you need. Here are six ways the IRS uses social media to share information on tax changes, initiatives, products and services:
Saturday, August, 04, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - Don't fall prey to phony utility program scam
On a scale of how sweeping a scam can be, this one rates high. It’s a bogus claim that the Obama administration will pay your monthly utility bills this summer. Don’t join the thousands of Americans who have fallen victim to this scam.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Better Business Bureau seeks to veto utility scam
The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) is issuing an urgent warning to businesses and consumers about a scam claiming that President Obama will pay their utility bills through a new federal program.
Monday, July, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Social Security estimates available online
If you would like to get a Social Security Statement, which provides estimates of your future benefits, it is now available online at www.socialsecurity.gov.
Saturday, June, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Voter ID amendment: Minnesota’s version of ‘Papers, please’?
Secretary of state’s office aims to educate voters on the proposed amendment before they head to the polls in November.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Your Legal Rights: Gift cards -- there's no such thing as a free lunch
In 1850, a Milwaukee saloon advertised in the newspaper a free lunch at a bar. A free lunch was a marketing technique used by mid-19th century saloon owners to lure patrons to the bar.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Column - Ryan's budget reflects Rand's silly philosophy
In the world of Ayn Rand, there is a handful of super-achieving capitalist heroes, and then there’s the rest of us — the moochers, looters and parasites (three of Rand’s favorite words).
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Social Security questions, answers
Question: I currently receive Social Security disability benefits. I now have a second serious disability. Can my monthly benefit amount be increased?
Friday, June, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Editorial - Have you had 'the talk' with your parents?
Money. Everybody wants more of it but nobody wants to talk openly about it – especially with their aging parents.
Wednesday, May, 30, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Protect your identity with free Shred Day
Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union (MMFCU) is taking extra steps to keep you safe from would-be identity thieves. Through a partnership with Paper Storm Secure Document Shredding, Mid-Minnesota is offering free community-wide Shred Days at all their locations. In Alexandria, Shred Day is June 4.
Friday, May, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

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