Jeff Loesch waters carrot plants in his plot at Dowling Community Gardens in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Loesch has been gardening at Dowling Community
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Jeff Loesch waters carrot plants in his plot at Dowling Community Gardens in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Loesch has been gardening at Dowling Community Gardens since 1999.

How to join a Twin Cities community garden and save grocery money

August 19
Applications to join a community garden often open in September for future growing seasons, though some have waitlists of a few years.
The Foo Fighters performed at Target Field on July 28, 2024 in Minneapolis.

How to avoid costly concerts with these tips for affordable live music

August 12
From finding the perfect time to buy tickets to exploring free options, there are many ways to keep entertainment costs from consuming your whole budget.
Accounting planning budget report file concept : Business woman offices check working for arranging documents unfinished stack of document paperwork w

Adulting means paperwork: What to keep and what to shred

August 5
From passports to loan documents to credit card bills and more, here's how to manage important documents whether online or in real life.
Sarah Auna answers phones as she works at Sunu Wellness in Minnetonka. Auna is 42 and newly enrolled in her first 401(k) plan.

More time = more money: Whether on your own or through employer, save for retirement now

July 29
Employees are increasingly left to themselves to fund their retirements, and Social Security will only provide a fraction of the income you will need to live on once you retire. So use your resources to start planning for your old age as soon as possible.
A runner looks over her data displayed on a treadmill as people work out over the noon hour at Orangetheory Fitness in Edina.

Willpower aside, exercising requires budgeting time and money

July 22
Working out can cost you thousands of dollars in gym memberships and equipment, but the expensive route isn't the only way to achieve your fitness goals.
Magnifying glass over health insurance policy and piggy bank

How to shop for a health insurance plan in Minnesota

July 15
Insurance options can vary considerably depending on age, income, geography, employment status and the market. So don't be afraid to seek help when confronting this complicated decision.
Give special care to composing a resume, and make sure you check it over thoroughly.

How to get your resume past tech filters to a real person

July 8
Like most everything else, applications, cover letters and résumés are now online. But computers can be an ally in your job hunt, not a barrier.
Image of envelopes stuffed with cash.

In the age of digital dollars, there's value to cashing in

July 1
"Cash stuffing," or using cash-filled envelopes as a budgeting tool, is having a social media-fueled resurgence as a way to save money for people accustomed to swiping credit cards.
Protect yourself by not corresponding directly with an email or text from a company. Find the correct customer service number and see if there really

I was scammed. Here's how you can avoid what I went through.

June 24
Xfinity, Best Buy and its Geek Squad at top of federal list of companies most impersonated.
If you're ready for a new career path, there are steps you can take.

Looking for a second career? 'Take it a step at a time.'

June 17
Networking is job No. 1 for those changing their professional trajectory.
A first floor cubicle space in the new Millwright office building by Ryan Company. It will be the latest part of Ryan's transformation of Downtown Eas

Bye-bye cubicles and corner offices: Reserving a desk for the day is new work trend

June 10
Here's tips on how to successfully deploy and work within the "hoteling" concept, which eliminates permanent desks in favor of flexible, shared spaces.
Business
June 3
Typically, people invest their 401(k) dollars into funds, pooled investments that spread money across hundreds (if not thousands) of different stocks

Have a say in how your 401(k) account is invested

Most accounts go into funds, which contain hundreds or thousands of individual securities. But with a little effort, you can have more control of where your savings go.
Business
May 27
Between tickets, parking, concessions and souvenirs, going to a sporting event can be expensive. The average American family can spend more the $250 t

Are you going to the game? Make sure you bring your wallet

Enjoying a sporting event in person can become expensive fast. Here's tips on how to keep the fun outing affordable.
Business
May 20
Shopping around for insurance is essential to finding the best deal and having the right coverage.

No one likes shopping for home or auto insurance. Here are tips to make saving less onerous.

Shopping around for insurance has always been essential to finding the best deal and having the right coverage for unexpected emergencies. But as the costs to repair and replace possessions continue to rise — and the prevalence of extreme weather also increases — choosing an insurance carrier and coverage has become an even more important decision.
Business
May 13
Rachel Hopper and her son Espen Hopper-Willams filled out the FAFSA form together on a laptop during the financial aid workshop at South High School i

How to make sense of a college financial aid package

With FAFSA woes delaying aid offers, these tips can help families make comparisons on a tight deadline.
Business
May 6
Graduation season is a time of celebrating accomplishments and extending best wishes for life’s next chapter, but it can also be a time of stress wh

How to survive graduation season: What you need to know about parties, gifts and planning

Managing graduation parties, events and gifts Minneapolis
Business
April 29
After the recent National Association of Realtors settlement about commissions, many buyers, sellers and their agents are left wondering what this mea

What commission changes mean for Minnesota homebuyers, sellers and agents

The National Association of Realtors' settlement, reached in March, is most likely to affect those looking to purchase a home.
Business
April 22
Yasameen Sajady, left, Fatimah Sajady and Sheilla Sajady of Maazah.

How to avoid going broke soon after starting a business

From better money management to getting a second job, entrepreneurs share what they do when the business comes first.
Business
April 15
FILE- In this July 10, 2018, file photo bottles of medicine ride on a belt at a mail-in pharmacy warehouse in Florence, N.J. Drug companies are still

How to save money at the pharmacy counter

Health insurance benefits are the first tool, but shopping around, paying cash and accessing coupons are strategies to consider, as well.
Business
April 8
Real estate agents Nate Campion, Tricia Anderson, and Carrie Gibbs with Century 21 Moline Realty stand for a portrait outside a manufactured home Camp

Homeownership could cost you under $100,000 if you consider a manufactured home

Formerly called mobile homes, these types of dwellings could be a good bet for prospective buyers struggling with record home prices and rising rents.
Business
April 1
Community supported agriculture, or CSA, is a way to receive fresh produce straight from a local farm.

Farm out your groceries this summer with a CSA subscription

Community supported agriculture offers big-time nutrition and local produce, as long as you're willing to cook — and eat — whatever your farmer provides.
Business
March 25
Women pay more for everyday items they need, from period products to razors and shampoos.

Women's salaries are lower than men's, but the pink tax costs them more. Here's how to push back.

Women pay thousands of dollars more than men each year for necessary items.
Business
March 18
An illustration of question mark cutouts overlaying FAFSA forms.

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.
Business
March 11
Big state and federal infrastructure investments as well as the warmer winter weather have continued to drive a hiring push.

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.
Business
March 4
Nanny Faith Black-Tschida (middle) played with Caleb, 3, Ella, 7, and Alice, 5 at their home in Edina on a recent day. Their mother, Sarah Wilson, fou

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.
Business
February 26
DeLonn Crosby, inventor of the ToyBot, spoke into the plush robot’s chest as his family helped assemble and box the various toys at their working sp

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.
Business
February 19
Santorini is among Greece's hot spots for travel.

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.
Business
February 12
Hands are seen rolling a joint on an employee handbook.

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.
Business
February 5
With the pandemic canceling many programs, fewer college students took an internship in 2020. That has rebounded since, but many programs have changed

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.
Business
January 29
Luis Moreno, an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, has conducted training sessions in emotional intell

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.