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MinnEcon Blog

Work. Found.

MinnEcon Map | Some found their dream job. Others found just enough work to get by.
by Paul Tosto

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At one community college, a jump in older students

At one community college, a jump in older students

We thought the recession was driving older workers back to school. Here's some evidence.
by Paul Tosto

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It’s a good time to …

MinnEcon Map | The hopes and worries of Minnesotans, embedded in a simple statement.
by Paul Tosto

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Helping kids find their footing after college

Tough job search for new grad, encouraging words from mom.
by Paul Tosto

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Desperate retailer, meet the penny-pinching consumer

Maybe retails sales have stopped falling. But retailers know the climb back up will be slow.

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Short sales: When walking away isn’t the end

"There is not a lot of reason to do a short sale in Minnesota," says Prentiss Cox, a University of Minnesota law professor who specializes in foreclosures. He says short sales only make sense for those who have good credit, who want to avoid having a foreclosure on their record, and who are "under water" on their housing debt only when the first and second mortgages are added together.

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I’ll believe the recession’s over when…

"Don't want to hear the recession is over... want to see it."
by Paul Tosto

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Food shelf sees few signs of recovery

At a north central MN food bank, the needs are still great
by Paul Tosto

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