Financial

Turning up the dial on your thermostat in the fall and winter months is bound to add major coin to your electric bill, so you power through. Unless you live in Utah, and then you really have nothing to worry about, according to new data released this week.

Will you be done with your Christmas shopping by the end of Black Friday?  Will you venture out Thanksgiving night to shop?  You most likely won't see me out there, but I wish you luck you shop 'til you droppers. These Black Friday do's and don'ts will help you score the best deals — whether you want to shop from home in your pajamas or venture out to the stores (perhaps in something other than PJ

Celebrate the amazing life of Rachel Sandell with the Duluth Clydesdales Hockey Team!  She had the gift of compassion and helping others and it continues.  They will be honoring Rachel with a special memorial night that will raise money for Coaches VS Cancer.  Here's the details:

I'll admit I am not a Packer fan, but I know many that are, and this is a cool proposition for them.  So, I'm sharing.  The last time that the team offered stocks to shareholders was 1997, it's been a long wait, but the time has come, a chance to buy Packer stock will soon be available.  Here's some interesting facts and stats through the years and an email address if you want to make a  purchase

I believe debit cards are a better option than checks to pay for things and protect your privacy.  Think about it, a check has your account number in plain site across the bottom while a debit card has a random number across the front.  That being said, there are things you should do to help prevent becoming a victim of fraud.  Here are 7 dangers to watch out for when using your debit card: Read M

I want to share important information I received from the Superior Douglas County Chamber of Commerce.  While I do some banking on-line and email rather than write letters, I still need my postal service for a variety of reasons.  A  feasibility study was conducted and now it's time to show you the results.

The Duluth Police Department has seen a recent increase in day time residential burglaries in the Duluth and Hermantown areas. Most of the homes burglarized had doors that were left unlocked.  They say the items taken most often stolen were jewelry and electronics.  Police say their investigation has resulted in some arrests, thankfully, and they are continuing to monitor the situation.  They also

It's amazing how much money can be saved by refinancing.  Hopefully this is able to help many people across the country.   In the government's latest attempt to address the ailing housing market, President Obama will announce changes to a federal program Monday that will make it easier for struggling homeowners to refinance to today's near-record low rates.

Congratulations to Mr. Paul David, Kindergarten Instructor at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School.  They are the recipient of B105's first maurices $200 grant for Service Learning. The kids have learned why trees are vital to the environment and will plant their seedling trees today!  I think it's fantastic that kids this age are learning about the ecosystem and Carbon Cycle.  Here's more on t

The Occupy Wall Street movement continues to generate headlines, so what better time to see what Americans actually think of our esteemed financial institutions? Forty-seven percent of Americans think Wall Street hurts the American economy more than it helps, whereas only 38 percent think the opposite is true.

My dog Ruemmele is my baby, my whole family thinks of him as our baby.  Laugh if you will, but I have a majority of the nation to back me up!  While the recession may make people think twice about buying some items, they aren't drawing the line when it comes to their four-legged best friend, here's why.

It never ceases to amaze me.  All the new ways that creepy criminals are scamming us.  Why,  OH WHY, is common folk allowed to buy ATM machines?  What can come of that?  Seriously, I know homes that have pacman machines, pinball machines, even donkey kong...that's home entertainment, I get that.  But, an ATM machine, what would you do with that?  Scam people!  BEWARE!!!