July 18, 2020

Fundamentals of saving for retirement

Most of us are not interested in holding down a job into our 80s, and nobody wants to be a financial burden on others, yet […]
July 18, 2020

Summer house hunting? Here are some key factors to consider

Summer is the priciest time to buy a home, but cost isn’t the only challenge in 2020. An uncertain economy and social distancing measures, both […]
July 18, 2020

How to plan for an unplanned retirement

When it comes to retirement, most of us can agree that sooner is better. Very few people commit 40-plus hours per week with the intention […]
July 18, 2020

It's worth the effort to weigh your options on long-term care costs

Q: The only area where my wife and I are financially vulnerable is long-term care. A health insurance broker let me know about a new […]
July 18, 2020

In writing, put precision first

How often must we hear the mantra of value in real estate? Location, location, location. Maybe not as often as we should hear the mantra […]
July 18, 2020

Lenders are slowly starting to offer jumbo mortgages again

Lenders are slowly and selectively starting to underwrite jumbo mortgages again after all but abandoning the market as the pandemic got underway. Since February 2020, […]
July 18, 2020

We might wear our masks yet if behavioral science is correct

Retailers like Best Buy Co. last week made shoppers’ lives better by requiring face coverings in their stores, and not just by making the stores […]
July 18, 2020

AP FACT CHECK: Trump and the virus-era China ban that isn't

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s “ban” on travel from China is his go-to point when defending his response to the coronavirus pandemic. The problem with […]
July 18, 2020

Lakes Dental Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Ashley Valesano

Dr. Valesano is a Nisswa native, graduated from Brainerd High School, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota and with honors from […]
July 18, 2020

Crosslake model train club open Saturdays

The Northern Minnesota Railroad Heritage Association (NMRHA) model train club is open now for visitors on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The new […]