With the Better FAFSA still in limbo, here's what to do as college decisions loom
Delays and glitches with the simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid has addled many students and their families.
Here's how to start a construction career and make six figures within a few years
With many contractors saying they can't hire enough workers, establishing a career in carpentry, masonry, heating and the like can be lucrative work.
Finding a nanny can be time consuming. Here are three ways to find the right caregiver
From nanny agencies to a Facebook group, some options for finding a caregiver require more financial investment and others more time and effort.
Have an idea for an invention but no formal training? Here's how to do it
Minnesota entrepreneurs share ways they turned an idea into a physical, commercial product.
Planning an international trip is complicated. These are the elements to consider.
There's a lot to weigh beyond just destination when you want to travel abroad for your next vacation.
What every business needs to know about Minnesota's marijuana laws
Even if you don't work in the cannabis industry, you still need to make sure your company's policies reflect the state's new legalization laws.
How to find an internship that meets your needs as a company or student
Interns can be more than cheap summer help with a little creativity.
Being a boss isn't just about IQ. Developing emotional intelligence is a new necessity
Working on your EQ can not only make you a better leader, but it can also influence your business' bottom line.
Charging your electric vehicle is half the battle. Take these steps to make your home EV ready.
What the experts say about the cost and logistics of readying your house with one of the two types of electric vehicle chargers.
The year just started, but plan your time off now so you actually use all of it
Take a breather — actually, take several — by using up all your vacation time in 2024.
You've built a business that's ready to sell. Here's how some Twin Cities entrepreneurs did it.
Whether it's an investor-backed startup looking for a substantial profit by selling the business or a person near retirement, having an exit strategy or succession plan is imperative.
Business
From borrowed attire to skipping showers: How to save money as a guest during wedding season
The average guest spends more than $600 for each wedding they attend.
Business
Bypass the grocery store meat counter and buy the quarter-beef (or half-hog) to save money
Since the pandemic's run on meat at grocery stores, the old-school lockers of rural Minnesota — purveyors of prime beef, steaks, even lutefisk and once destined for the chopping block — are enjoying a renaissance.
Business
How to use — and not lose — your FSA dollars as the end of year approaches
FSAs can be a great way to save money on certain medical expenses, but research suggests that roughly 50% of workers each year wind up forfeiting funds.
Business
Winterization wonderland: Preparing your home and car for the season
Breaking down the basics to keep warm and safe for many winters to come.
Business
How to make your workplace more inclusive and develop leadership around DEI
To address that need and accelerate progress on companies' diversity, equity and inclusion objectives, the University of St. Thomas created a master of arts degree in diversity leadership.
Business
It's your funeral: Here's how to plan so your loved ones don't have to
From burial to cremation to composting, what to know about options — and costs — when planning what to do with your or a loved one's remains.
Business
The holiday gift puzzle: Who should get a gift, and what should it be?
From family to friend to coworkers, here's how to cope with the sometimes-stressful present-giving tradition.
Business
We forgot our manners during work-from-home — how to relearn office etiquette
Pros offer Office Etiquette 101 lessons as workers return to their desks.
Business
How to thrift like a pro (even during the holidays)
Twin Cities thrift and vintage store managers offer tips on how to snag the best finds, and provide creative and bargain gifts for people on your list.
Business
Let your dying wishes be known by estate planning — before it's too late
Estate planning involves taking inventory of your assets and liabilities and deciding how your survivors deal with those upon your death.
Business
Now that recreational cannabis is legal, here's how to start your own pot business
The state's Office of Cannabis Management hasn't yet published license applications, but they should be available in early 2025.
Business
From dollar stores to DoorDash, 5 creative ways Minnesotans cut their grocery bill
The cost of food rose 11.4% last year, the biggest annual jump in nearly 50 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported.
Business
Picking employee benefits can be confusing — here's where to start
Employees must soon elect their benefit choices for 2024. Higher health care costs and greater choices introduce new complexity for Minnesota workers.
Business
Don't let your summer garden investment die off; preserve produce to save money in winter
Preserving food rather than wasting it could save hundreds of billions of dollars in the U.S. each year.
Business
There's room for a pet in your heart, but is there room in your budget?
From adoption costs to vet bills to grooming appointments to kibble and treats, there's plenty to plan for when it comes to the cost of pet ownership.
Business
Can't afford higher mortgage rate but outgrowing current home? Try these house projects
Many homeowners are now reinventing their homes rather than trading up to a different one and a much higher mortgage rate.
Business
How to recognize if trauma is affecting you at work, and how to manage it
From military members going to war, an advertising executive experiencing sexual harassment or a warehouse employee suffering an accident, many people can have trauma negatively impact their career and wellbeing.
Business
Should you get your child a GPS tracking device as they head back to school?
A variety of devices — from basic GPS tags to smartwatches — could provide parental peace of mind while still allowing an age-appropriate level of independence.
Business
Who pays for food, tech and gas during college? How to set a budget beyond tuition.
These so-called hidden expenses add thousands of dollars to the yearly cost of college, but planning and budgeting for them can help avoid financial surprises that prevent students from earning degrees.
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