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Money tips for Valentine’s Day
If you and your partner can’t openly discuss your future money goals, that’s a red flag.
MINNEAPOLIS — Relationships can be complicated and around Valentine’s Day, there can be a lot of pressure to impress your significant other.
But what if, instead of planning a date that will only last for a few hours in a single night, you and your partner could instead sit down together and discuss finances and goals that reach far into the future?
It sounds… well, awful… but it can lead to deeper discussions and ultimately strengthen your relationship. Money is hard to talk about and is a huge source of stress for many couples.
Here are three things to consider around money and relationships.
1. If you’re considering marriage, should you sign a prenup?
You’ve probably heard the statistic that 50% of all marriages end in divorce, but it’s actually not true.
Since the 80s, divorce rates have been falling for most age groups. Still, legal experts say that anyone considering tying the knot should think about signing a prenuptial agreement.
The ‘prenup’ is a written contract both partners sign before they’re married.
The document is normally created to protect your financial interests but even if you don’t have a lot of money or assets, a prenup can help set expectations about finances if you do get a divorce.
As long as the agreement is considered valid by a judge, the way you divide up assets, liabilities and debt will be held up in court.
2. Should couples always use a joint bank account?
Talking about money with your partner is important and there is no one-size-fits-all formula for any relationship.
Some people prefer to keep their money separate, but a report from Bankrate shows that couples with joint bank accounts are more in sync when it comes to money and are more likely to respond to their partner’s needs without expecting anything in return.
While it’s food for thought… the most important thing is that you both agree.
3. If you’re still looking for a partner or just want to try a less expensive night out… here are some cheap date ideas!
- Dating a book lover? Find an interesting bookstore and take them along to browse. If you find a book you both need to read, check it out at your local library.
- Volunteer together. Help your community and learn about the values are important to your date.
- Go out to breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day… And usually cheaper than going out for dinner. Plus, if breakfast goes well… you have the rest of the day to get to know each other better.
- How about catching the sunrise or sunset together? It’s sweet, romantic and affordable on any budget.
But really, the best date is one that is special for both of you.
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April Rodriguez was last seen Monday morning on the 5400 block of Chicago Avenue wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and carrying a Hello Kitty backpack.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Police are asking for the public’s help finding a 13-year-old girl who never returned from school.
April Rodriguez was last seen Monday morning on the 5400 block of Chicago Avenue wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and carrying a Hello Kitty backpack. Officials believe she went to school, but never returned home.
April is 5-foot-6, 120 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair.
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Travis Boyd’s journey to his Minnesota Wild debut reads like a Minnesota folk tale. A trek through snowy traffic in dress shoes, making it just in time for warmups.
ST PAUL, Minn — For Hopkins native Travis Boyd, the path to his Minnesota Wild debut, quite literally, involved walking through a storm. But after battling back from a devastating pectoral injury and weathering the uncertainties of the Arizona Coyotes’ relocation to Utah, a little Calgary snowfall wasn’t going to stop him from living out his childhood dream.
“I had my gear bag over my shoulder, trudging through the snow, cars barely moving on the road beside me,” Boyd recalled, a smile creeping across his face as he sat in the Wild locker room. “But honestly, it felt perfect. Like everything that led to this moment had prepared me for one more challenge.”
The former University of Minnesota standout’s journey to wearing forest green has been anything but straightforward. Last season, a torn pectoral muscle sidelined him just as he was finding his rhythm with the Coyotes, forcing him to watch from the press box as the franchise played its final games in Arizona before the announced move to Utah.
“That injury tests you mentally as much as physically,” Boyd explained. “You can’t even lift your arm above your shoulder for weeks.”
When the team’s relocation to Utah was announced, Boyd was a free agent and still recovering from his injury. He decided it was time to find a new home, but it only led him back home to Minnesota. Boyd signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Wild in the off-season. He’s been playing in Iowa for the AHL Wild affiliate all year.
Over the weekend, he got the emergency call up to play for the Wild after two-star players were out with injuries. He took three different planes to get to Calgary from Iowa.
After he landed and got his bags at 12:30 p.m., Boyd hoped into a car with the team’s services manager. Calgary’s notorious winter weather slowed traffic to a standstill around the Saddledome, Boyd found himself stuck in gridlock with game time quickly approaching. Rather than risk being late, he shouldered his equipment bag and set out on foot, trekking three blocks through the traffic in only a suit and dress shoes.
“I had maybe 15 minutes to get dressed once I got there,” Boyd said, shaking his head with a smile. “But you know what? It felt like coming full circle. From playing youth hockey in Hopkins to wearing the ‘M’ for the Gophers, and now this — walking through a snowstorm to play for the Wild. It’s very Minnesotan.”
The video of his snowy sprint became more than just a viral moment—it was a symbol of Boyd’s resilience. His ultimate goal remains clear: “I know I’m an NHL player. I just gotta continue playing, and I know things will start to come back. They already are.”
Travis Boyd’s journey to his Minnesota Wild debut reads like a Minnesota folk tale. A trek through snowy traffic in dress shoes, making it just in time for warmups.
ST PAUL, Minn — For Hopkins native Travis Boyd, the path to his Minnesota Wild debut, quite literally, involved walking through a storm. But after battling back from a devastating pectoral injury and weathering the uncertainties of the Arizona Coyotes’ relocation to Utah, a little Calgary snowfall wasn’t going to stop him from living out his childhood dream.
“I had my gear bag over my shoulder, trudging through the snow, cars barely moving on the road beside me,” Boyd recalled, a smile creeping across his face as he sat in the Wild locker room. “But honestly, it felt perfect. Like everything that led to this moment had prepared me for one more challenge.”
The former University of Minnesota standout’s journey to wearing forest green has been anything but straightforward. Last season, a torn pectoral muscle sidelined him just as he was finding his rhythm with the Coyotes, forcing him to watch from the press box as the franchise played its final games in Arizona before the announced move to Utah.
“That injury tests you mentally as much as physically,” Boyd explained. “You can’t even lift your arm above your shoulder for weeks.”
When the team’s relocation to Utah was announced, Boyd was a free agent and still recovering from his injury. He decided it was time to find a new home, but it only led him back home to Minnesota. Boyd signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Wild in the off-season. He’s been playing in Iowa for the AHL Wild affiliate all year.
Over the weekend, he got the emergency call up to play for the Wild after two-star players were out with injuries. He took three different planes to get to Calgary from Iowa.
After he landed and got his bags at 12:30 p.m., Boyd hoped into a car with the team’s services manager. Calgary’s notorious winter weather slowed traffic to a standstill around the Saddledome, Boyd found himself stuck in gridlock with game time quickly approaching. Rather than risk being late, he shouldered his equipment bag and set out on foot, trekking three blocks through the traffic in only a suit and dress shoes.
“I had maybe 15 minutes to get dressed once I got there,” Boyd said, shaking his head with a smile. “But you know what? It felt like coming full circle. From playing youth hockey in Hopkins to wearing the ‘M’ for the Gophers, and now this — walking through a snowstorm to play for the Wild. It’s very Minnesotan.”
The video of his snowy sprint became more than just a viral moment—it was a symbol of Boyd’s resilience. His ultimate goal remains clear: “I know I’m an NHL player. I just gotta continue playing, and I know things will start to come back. They already are.”
