FINANCES
Financial Lessons in Daily Life
For the month of October I am participating in a 31 day event where bloggers post each day on different topics. I chose the topic of teaching kids about money and finances. It is important to start ...
Posted on 10/4/12 at 6:26 AM
The Problem with Soccer in Germany Part 1: Overview
People have their favorite sports that they love to watch. In the US we have our traditional sports of baseball, football, ice hockey and basketball, but we also have our state-of-the-art type of spo...
Posted on 5/17/12 at 10:47 AM
Property Taxes: Whose Money Is in the Bucket?
I've had a few questions about several stories I've written about property taxes, and I would like to share with you my bucket analogy, which simplifies some of the complex things that determine a per...
Posted on 4/5/12 at 2:52 PM
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What are you thankful for? Consider commenting about it here and creating a blog of thanks! Heres one thing I'm thankful for:I dont need an iPhone to reach God! No Cell Phone Required When I think o...
Posted on 11/23/11 at 12:32 PM
UND teaches students to deal with a post-college reality 
By Jennifer Johnson , December 16, 2012
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to ask Legislature for more money
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system plans to ask legislators for more money over the next two years.By Associated Press , November 14, 2012
Saving for kids 101: The sooner you start, the better
June 12, 2012
Chicago woman fired for working during lunch wins court battle 
Growing up on Chicago’s South Side, Sharon Smiley was taught by her father that success is born out of hard work, and he demonstrated that truth over 47 years as a railroad worker.
By Steve Schmadeke , January 21, 2012
Williams, Minn., residents ask state to scrutinize city finances 
Twenty-four residents of Williams, Minn., have signed a petition asking the state auditor’s office to look into the finances of the city.
The petition asks for audits for 2008, 2009 and 2010. The audit’s cost would be paid by city residents. According to state statute, Williams needed 16 signees to submit the petition.
By Herald Staff Report , January 19, 2012
Areavoices: Tune up your Near Year’s financial resolutions
January 16, 2012
5 layoffs within 5 years for one Minnesota couple
By Annie Baxter , November 21, 2011
MONEY: Checking in on Mom and Dad’s checkbook
As parents age, children must decide when to take over financial decisionsWe struggle enough with determining whether it’s time to take the car keys from our elderly parents. Another tough decision that many families will have to grapple with is whether it’s time to take the checkbook from Mom and Dad because of their cognitive decline.
By Pamela Yip , July 02, 2011
ASK YOUR GOVERNMENT: Information available about charities' finances 
March 06, 2011
N.D. set for a surplus 
The state Office of Management and Budget released updated revenue projections for the 2009-2011 biennium and preliminary revenue projections for the 2011-2013 biennium.
By Teri Finneman , September 21, 2010
N.D. budget outlook: $70 oil, huge budget surpluses
North Dakota’s new budget outlook forecasts a $1 billion surplus at the end of June.By Associated Press , September 21, 2010
Fargodome income drops in February, looks likely better for March 
The Fargodome’s finances were less robust than expected through the end of February, but should show a healthy rebound thanks to March’s Bon Jovi concert and other events in coming weeks, an official said. Fargodome figures put February’s net income at $146,139. It was budgeted to be $247,760. That left the dome $101,621 behind its budget goals for that month alone.
By Helmut Schmidt , April 01, 2010
Would-be divorcees on tight budgets forced to stay together
A couple recently stopped by divorce attorney Ron Ousky's office with lousy news. The husband's income was just slashed by $100,000, and the couple needed an unbiased financial planner to figure out if they could still afford to split.By Dee DePass , March 02, 2010
Five ways to rethink your retirement plan 
By Robert Powell , December 11, 2009
Financial therapy blends mental health, money help 
By Heather Hollingsworth , December 06, 2009
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