Local Podcasts

We checked with Kathleen Harrington, President of the Rochester Chamber to see what she's hearing from local biz owners during the COVID-19, & they're worried.

Please, if you are in an abusive situation, know there is help for you. Covid-19 hasn't stopped that. 911 is all you need to dial.

Most Americans are about to get an infusion of cash from the federal government in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This week on Good Money Moves, Jenna Taubel and Michelle Dodd with First Alliance Credit Union identify some options and provide some advice on how to best utilize those payments to address your financial needs and goals.

Making ends meet is getting more and more difficult for the many who have lost their jobs or seen their income reduced because of the pandemic. On Good Money Moves, Jenna Taubel and Michelle Dodd with First Alliance Credit Union provide and explain options and strategies for finding ways to budget your money and lower monthly expenses.

The Minnesota Realtors Association has instituted some rule changes for its members in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Robin Gwaltney with Gwaltney Group-RE/MAX Results explains the changes were made to deal with some of the concerns home sellers might have due to the spread of COVID-19.

Governor Tim Walz has included realtors on the list of essential jobs in Minnesota's Stay at Home order due to the coronavirus pandemic. Robin Gwaltney with Gwaltney Group-RE/MAX Results is working to serve those who find themselves in circumstances that require they buy or sell a home during these challenging times.

What should you do if you lose your job? Unfortunately, it's a situation that far too many people are facing due to the coronavirus crisis. This week, on Good Money Moves, Jenna Taubel and Michelle Dodd with First Alliance Credit Union share important information on steps you need to take if you find yourself unemployed.

Robin Gwaltney, with Gwaltney Group RE/MAX Results, describes the steps she and her team are taking to ensure the safety of everyone involved as well as the technological innovations that allow for remote viewings of homes being offered for sale.

Good Money Moves this week is about down payments. Jenna Taubel and Craig Petterson with First Alliance Credit Union explain what down payments are used for and some of the different down payment requirements for home mortgages and other loans. Strategies for gathering the funds needed for a down payment are also explored during this episode of Good Money Moves.

The new coronavirus is impacting almost every aspect of society, including the real estate market. Robin Gwaltney with Gwaltney Group-RE/MAX Results talks about the impact and throws in some advice for first-time homebuyers in the busy spring season.

Andy Brownell and Kim David hosted a special edition of the Rochester Today Show Tuesday more to pass along important information concerning the local response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Home equity loans can be a useful tool for achieving your financial goals. During this episode of Good Money Moves, Jenna Taubel and Craig Petterson with First Alliance Credit Union explain the process of obtaining a home equity loan and the differences between a regular home equity loan and a home equity line of credit, or HELOC.

Affordable housing has become a major issue in the Rochester area and many other areas of the country. Robin Gwaltney with Gwaltney Group-RE/MAX Results discusses some of the challenges and opportunities related to the issue in the Rochester real estate market.

Hear Sheriff Kevin Torgerson on the county's preparedness for the Corona Virus. It should help calm your fears.