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Navigating Student Loans: Financial Advice for Students

Will Schiffler, Editor February 14, 2024

As college tuition costs continue to rise, student loans have become a necessary means for many students to finance their education. While loans can provide access to higher education, they also come with...

Bears, Bulls, Bitcoin ETFs

Bears, Bulls, Bitcoin ETFs

Luke Rexing, Editor January 30, 2024

Cryptocurrencies have had a solid run throughout the fourth quarter of 2023, and have stayed relatively stable into 2024. Bitcoin came from a local low of around $25,000 in September up to a high of just...

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Financial Advice for College Students

November 15, 2023

In the tumultuous world of academia, students often find themselves navigating a delicate balance between coursework, social life, and, perhaps most importantly, their financial well-being. With the rising...

The Financial Resilience of the University of Minnesota: Navigating Economic Uncertainties

The Financial Resilience of the University of Minnesota: Navigating Economic Uncertainties

Will Sherry, Contributor October 4, 2023

The University of Minnesota (UMN) is a public research university with five campuses across the state. It is one of the largest universities in the United States, with over 50,000 students. UMN is also...

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Navigating Personal Finance: A Guide for College Students

Will Sherry, Contributor October 4, 2023

Personal finance is the process of managing your money to achieve your financial goals. It includes budgeting, saving, and investing. For college students, personal finance is especially important because...

The Importance of Small Businesses in Minnesota's Economy

The Importance of Small Businesses in Minnesota’s Economy

Will Sherry, Contributor March 29, 2023

Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and this is no different in Minnesota. In fact, small businesses are essential to Minnesota's economy, as they account for a significant portion...

What is Dark Pool Trading?

What is Dark Pool Trading?

Will Sherry January 25, 2023

Dark pool trading refers to the practice of buying and selling securities on private exchanges or platforms that are not accessible to the public. These platforms are known as "dark pools" because the...

Investing Advice Everyone Should Know

Investing Advice Everyone Should Know

Avery Gammie, Contributor February 17, 2022

If you are looking for investing advice that will help you retire early, perhaps even a multi-millionaire, and teach you the proper portfolio balances to hold at different ages, read on. To new investors,...

What exactly happened to Toys R Us?

What exactly happened to Toys R Us?

Avery Gammie, Contributor February 7, 2022

The beloved company Toys R Us was a staple for many childhoods. First adopting their name in 1957, Toys R Us quickly became a tycoon in the world of toy sales. Toys R Us prided itself on always having...

Crypto’s uncertain future

Crypto’s uncertain future

Avery Gammie, Contributor February 3, 2022

For those who do not know, cryptocurrency, also referred to as crypto, is a decentralized digital currency. Over the past several years, some countries have begun to restrict the use of cryptocurrency....

White Hot Housing Market

White Hot Housing Market

John Quinlan, Contributor April 21, 2021

Looking to buy a home? It might be much harder than you think. Record low interest rates from the Coronavirus pandemic has sent the nation’s real estate market into a frenzy. With low levels of homebuilding...

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Stock Market Projections in Wake of a Sleepy President

Jace Goudreau, Author November 22, 2020

Welcome to the most valuable article from the Minnesota Republic. Some people are trying to make friends, I’m just trying to make some money. We can all agree these past few weeks for the stock market...

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