Economics, Finance & Money

  • Ridgewater opens Student Massage Center in Hutchinson

    Ridgewater opens Student Massage Center in Hutchinson

    People who enjoy giving and receiving have a new way to combine the two. Schedule an appointment at the newly opened Ridgewater Student Massage Center in Hutchinson and you’ll give Massage Therapy students a chance to practice their craft while you receive a relaxing or therapeutic massage. It’s a win-win! “We are so excited to…

  • Lutheran Social Service financial counseling

    Helps Minnesotans achieve their homeownership goals June is National Homeownership Month, an opportunity to learn about taking financial control and making owning a home a reality. “Purchasing a home is a big commitment, and the preparation can seem daunting at first,” said Sandi Kleist, director of Homeownership Services for LSS Financial Counseling. “But with commitment…

  • Tips for jobless Americans

    The numbers are staggering: The Labor Department just reported 598,000 job losses in January 2009, the worst one-month decline in 35 years, with the overall unemployment rate now at a whopping 7.6 percent-the highest since 1992. To date, a total of 3.6 million jobs have been lost during this recession. “Add to that millions more…