What you need to know to future-proof your business

The buyer’s market is maturing. Be ready to change your mindset, and prepare to look for opportunities in the tumult of change. Here’s how. Continue reading

WATCH: Discovering the Surprises of Retirement … and Unretirement

Stories about retirement and unretirement are perennially popular on Next Avenue; readers are always curious about just what the transition, or “graduation,” to a new phase of life will hold. Sometimes, the answer is: “Not what was expected.” In this s… Continue reading

Winter slowing you down? Here’s how to sell faster (and for more)

Just because the fall market has frozen doesn’t mean your sales have to languish. Here’s how to sell listings like they’re hot even during the chilliest time of year. Continue reading

A Surprising Take on Graduation

Part of the Vitality Arts Special Report When you think of the milestones in life deserving of a celebration, do you think of retirement? As this rousing and congratulatory speech given by Twin Cities poet, teacher and dancer Mary Moore Easter reveals,… Continue reading

Should You Stop Saving for Retirement to Get Out of Debt?

Should you save for retirement or get out of debt? It depends on your circumstances. Money Girl answers a listener question and provides a five-step guide to help you prioritize your precious financial resources. Continue reading