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How to Save (and Earn) Money During This Pandemic

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The coronavirus epidemic is not only impacting everyone’s health but also affecting everyone’s wallets as well. Many businesses are shutting their doors, leaving people laid off without any future income. It doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon. What can you do to protect yourself financially during this difficult time? Here are money-saving tips and […]

3 Cars with Top Safety Ratings in 2020

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Thinking of replacing your automobile this year? You might want to consider a car that’ll be reliable and safe for many years. The last thing you need is a car that can’t fully protect you in the event of an emergency. Every year, the U.S. witnesses over 32,000 deaths and about two million injuries due […]

Top 5 ways to Mini-Vacation

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We Need Vacation The daily stress of modern life is one that we can never seem to get away from. School, work, parenting, outbreaks of disease, paying bills, the list of sources of stress seems almost endless. This stress can accumulate, and lead to health problems such as heart disease, lowered immunity, increased risk of […]

Free Comcast Internet & Low-Cost Computers for Qualifying Customers

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The coronavirus has closed schools and many other businesses and attractions, as people are urged to stay home. And many families are losing income while still needing some modern necessities like Internet access. To help, Comcast is offering 2 free months of Internet Essentials to new customers who qualify. It’s effective March 16, 2020 and […]

Coronavirus Financial Relief & Resources for Minnesota Families

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Coronavirus Financial Relief & Resources for Minnesota Families *Be sure to check back for updates as more resources are added* The Coronavirus has affected all of us, and will continue to do so in the coming weeks and months. Many families are struggling financially because of decreased work and pay, while many others are looking […]

Free and Low Cost Activities to Help Kids Stay Active

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With spring fast approaching, it’s about time to begin considering what activities you can plan to help keep your kids active. During the winter it can be easy to let kids stay inside and watch TV or play videogames; however, if allowed to continue all year long, behaviors like this can quickly become habits that […]

Tips For Saving Money After a Divorce

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Most likely, you just went through a costly and difficult divorce, and you urgently want to know how to keep your financial life in good shape and avoid debt or worse, repossession of your car or residence. No one enjoys divorce, neither do they relish the idea of lawyer debt, but all the same, you […]

*POSTPONED* Minnesota Pinners Conference & Expo in Minneapolis May 8-9 and 25% Discount

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***UPDATE: The conference has been moved to October 2-3*** The Minnesota Pinners Conference is coming back to Minnesota for the 3rd year! It’s at the Minneapolis Convention Center on May 8-9, and I have a 25% discount code to share! What is this Minnesota Pinners Conference about? Pinners is for anyone, especially anyone who enjoys […]

How to Keep Your Kids Healthy This Spring

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While many of us anticipate getting sick in the winter, coming down with a cold or a virus in balmy spring months can come as a shock. It can be especially distressing when our kids are the ones getting sick. First, know that all seasonal changes come with an increased risk of illness, and spring […]