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How to Minimize the Potential for Identity Theft
Identity theft can literally happen to anyone. From children and teens to adults and seniors, no one is 100% protected from being scammed. However, there are ways that you can minimize the possibility...
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Still Helping Your Adult Children?
Our blog on parents helping grown children continues to be our number one read blog 4 years in a row! There is a reason for this: it is a pervasive and disturbing issue for families. I know I see it...
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Why Giving Actually Makes You A Happier Person
We’re flashing back this Friday to Mary Ellen’s post about giving to others and why people who give are generally happier, regardless of income. A colleague recently loaned me her copy of Happy Money:...
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How to Manage Money in a Relationship
Communication is key to a happy relationship and that also applies to managing money. The more you talk about it and work on it together, the better off you’ll be together. But different methods work...
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Revenue Recapture
It is that time of year with qualifying Minnesotans getting refunds from the state for property taxes or rent paid. Or not. Some unhappy folks are not getting their tax refunds, thanks to Revenue...
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What to Consider Before Buying Your First Home
Rents are crazy high. I regularly meet with people who tell me they want to buy a house because that rent money is just going into someone else’s pocket. On the surface this seems like sound reasoning,...
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How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution This Year
Each year you choose a New Year’s resolution…whether it’s to lose weight, declutter your house, eat healthier, or exercise more. So many people fall off their resolutions because something gets in the...
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America Saves Week 2019: Saving for the Unexpected
Well it’s America Saves week and today’s post is going to talk about one of the most crucial actions to take: saving for the unexpected. What is the unexpected? It might sound simple, but just to...
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Planners, Advisors, or Counselors: Who should you turn to?
Financial Planner vs. Financial Advisor vs. Financial Counselor Have you ever been confused by where to turn when you need help with your finances? With over 183 different professional designations,...
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Mental Health and Finances
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! According to NAMI-MN, mental illnesses can affect persons of any age, race, religion or socioeconomic status: in fact, about one in four American adults...
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