The Minnesota Commerce Department recently came to the aid of an older woman who had met a man on a well-known dating website. We weren’t breaking up a romance. We were stopping a crime. The man claimed to be a Minnesotan living overseas and he told a heart-rending story, preying on the woman’s generosity and ultimately persuading her to send […]
Save now and your wallet will thank you later
Saving now for retirement will ensure that you have enough money to have a comfortable standard of living when you stop or reduce the amount of hours you work. Participate in a workrelated retirement program, open up a Roth IRA, or open a free and easy myRA account. Already saving? Increase the amount you save toward retirement by one percent […]
My Tattoo
Editor’s note: We had so many tattoo submissions for our March 18 Tattoo Edition that we couldn’t publish them all. So, we’ve decided that we will run one tattoo a week, every week. We invite you to submit a photo and description of your tattoo for inclusion in a future edition. Thanks! – Jean Cole My sister and I got […]
Setting financial expectations with family and friends makes sense
COOK – As the weather heats up, so does the planning for vacations, graduations, weddings and family reunions. Your packed event schedule could impact your financial health, so it’s important to set expectations with your family and friends early in the planning process. Talking about money with family members and friends can feel awkward, but in some instances, not talking […]
Magical Mystery Show on April 4 is Quad Cities Rotary fundraiser
VIRGINIA – Garry and Janine Carson from Las Vegas are back on tour with a brand new stage illusion show called “Magical Mystery Show.” Their show is coming to Virginia on Monday, April 4, at the Goodman Auditorium, from 7-8:30 p.m. International grand illusionist Garry Carson is one of the most highly regarded magical entertainers in the U.S. today. The […]