FINANCES
Secrets to a Financially Happy Relationship
A happy couple strolls down the aisle hand-in-hand as the church bells let out a triumphant ring and the members of the congregation cheer loudly. The bride and groom are happy, smiling and having the...
Posted on 3/6/13 at 12:27 PM
$7.38 Brought Joy To My Day: The interesting thought patterns that surround money.
By Peter Pfeffer I roll into Starbucks, pick up a venti Americano andafter a short internal discussion about carbs, give inand grab a blueberry scone as well. I whip out my cardto swipe and pay but...
Posted on 3/5/13 at 11:20 AM
A Woman's Guide to Family Finances: Finding Real Money in an Unreal Economy
Ellie Kay, a military wife and mother of seven, knows how to stretch a dollar. In this chatty book for women, she highlights seven essentials to any family's financial plan: an emergency fund, life i...
Posted on 9/16/10 at 9:44 AM
How to spot red flags of investment seminar scam
Falling victim to a fraudulent investment scheme can mean losing anywhere from a few hundred dollars to your life savings.By Staff Report , June 03, 2010
Legislators end year with balanced budget
Minnesota legislators knew they were in for a tough year when they arrived at the Capitol on February 4.By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , May 19, 2010
Survey shows Americans struggling to find financial foothold
The stock market is up and the economy is on the mend, but Americans are still struggling to find a financial foothold, according to the Thrivent Financial/ Kiplinger Survey of Family Finances released this week.By Staff Report , May 08, 2010
Editorial - How would you grade yourself financially?
Some people like to complain. It’s a part of their nature to grumble about how bad things are, how the economy has gone to pot, how inept government is in trying to fix it and how other people’s greed caused it.May 05, 2010
Tax refunds a little larger this year
Electronically filed tax returns are on track with last year and overall refunds are running nearly 10 percent higher so far in 2010, according to statistics issued this week by the Internal Revenue Service.April 02, 2010
Free income tax assistance available
Free income tax assistance and e-filing is again available for middle- and low-income taxpayers and senior citizen taxpayers.April 02, 2010
Class topic: cash flow
The Alexandria Technical College (ATC) will conduct a two-hour session entitled “Managing Your Cash Flow – Your Key to Survival in an Economy in Turmoil.”March 26, 2010
Budget picture better but not by much
Minnesota’s current budget picture is a bit brighter than three months ago, but the next budget could be the state’s biggest-ever financial challenge.By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , March 05, 2010
Cities, counties brace for cuts
By By Al Edenloff, Editor and Celeste Beam, Staff Reporter , February 19, 2010
Survey: 86 percent of nonprofits report fiscal stress
The Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration (MAVA) has released its survey on the status of Minnesota’s volunteer programs in a shifting environment.December 18, 2009
Behind on car payments? Here's advice on how to avoid the repo man
As the economic slump continues, many people are struggling to make ends meet, and unfortunately, vehicle repossessions are on the rise.December 18, 2009
Former resident honored for leadership in finance
Kim Jenson, a 1976 graduate of Jefferson High School in Alexandria, and the daughter of James “Jimmy” Jenson, was recently honored in New York.November 26, 2009
Editorial - Financial literacy starts at young age
Rising credit card debt. Foreclosures. Plummeting credit scores. Bankruptcies. The news is chock full of financial calamities these days – all against a backdrop of an ever-growing national debt and a looming crisis in health care and Social Security.October 21, 2009
Is bankruptcy the right choice? Minnesota Society of CPAs offers advice for those in financial bind
Editor’s note: This “Money Management” column on personal finance was prepared and distributed by certified public accountants.October 21, 2009
Classes teach Dave Ramsey's debt service
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University is coming to Alexandria.October 02, 2009
View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $79/month. This includes targeted ad delivery and search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »
