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Billions spent on Easter: The little bunny packs a shopping punch

10:26 PM, Mar 25, 2013

A religious holiday for Christians filled with Good Friday, Palm Sunday to the eventual Easter mass, it appears Easter has gone to the masses.

Twin Cities CPA offers 11 tax deduction tips

10:51 AM, Mar 19, 2013

From the state of Minnesota to your federal tax return, there are all sorts of things to know and plenty of things that taxpayers don't want to miss. 

New Elite rules, challenges coming for Delta frequent fliers

6:18 PM, Mar 12, 2013

Starting this January, Delta Airlines will change its rules when it comes to earning elite status.

Home stagers offer tips to prep homes for sale

10:55 AM, Mar 12, 2013

Spring hasn't quite sprung, but spring cleaning is a big key if you are thinking of putting your home on the market.

TurboTax says Minnesota return troubles fixed

7:28 AM, Mar 12, 2013

The trials and tribulations for Minnesota Turbo Tax users may be ending after the Intuit Company, owners of Turbo Tax, released fixes for about a dozen glitches in the popular online software.

Anti-fraud bill targets scam artists preying on older Minnesotans

9:35 PM, Mar 5, 2013

New wire fraud legislation is aimed at protecting older Minnesotans from scam artists in other states and countries.

Professional recruiter discusses right time to ask for raise

10:13 PM, Mar 4, 2013

As the economy shows signs of light, it has many workers wondering if the time is right to ask for that richly deserved raise.

Projected state budget deficit drops to $627M

2:11 AM, Mar 1, 2013

OK, so it's not what you'd call a paltry sum, but Minnesota residents received some good news Thursday on the state's projected deficit.

Gasoline expert explains the rising costs

6:07 PM, Feb 28, 2013

If gas prices feel higher than normal, that's because 2013 is the worst February on the record.

The sequester, the economy and you

8:12 AM, Feb 27, 2013

If a bi-partisan deficit reduction agreement is not reached Friday, March 1st, the sequester law, bringing about cuts in almost every line of the government's discretionary and defense spending, will take effect.

Reverse Mortgages: When they work and when they don't

12:07 AM, Feb 26, 2013

There is a lending instrument that has been a thorn in Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson's side for years. It is called the "reverse mortgage."