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Three things I learned this week

Three things I learned this week

Mortgage waves. Nurses talk. Recession hurts.
by Paul Tosto

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The next mortgage mess approaches

Minnesota's next wave of mortgage problems may be close.
by Paul Tosto

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Describe your recession in six words

Sum up your recession. Six words.
by Paul Tosto

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Some thoughts on stimulus with the Minnesota budget debate

Some thoughts on stimulus with the Minnesota budget debate

Economics often focuses on "net" effects. A good example of why is federal spending to shore up the economy while state and local governments cut back.

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The contract negotiations we really need to watch

A contract with 12,000 nurses and six local hospital systems expires in May. That's the contract that should worry us.
by Paul Tosto

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Who buys the beers in the recession?

You know your buddy's unemployed. Do you pay for his drinks when you go out?
by Paul Tosto

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A (tiring) life working multiple jobs

If you live in Minnesota, you likely know someone working two or more jobs.
by Paul Tosto

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Tax shock, delivered

A 2009 tax lesson, learned the hard way.
by Paul Tosto

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