There is a new trend to help you buy things quickly without cash called buy now, pay later. While it might work for some people, it can be a slippery slope for others. Learn what some of the pitfalls are from Shannon Doyle with LSS Financial Counseling who appeared on KSTP-TV's Money Minute. 

Avery Morkert first came to Camp Knutson in 2017 to participate in a camp for kids with skin conditions through the American Association of Dermatology’s Camp Discovery, one of Camp Knutson's partner groups. Having had an amazing experience as a camper, she now returns as camp staff in the summer. “This is my dream job,” Morkert said. “My parents say that they see the happiest version of me while I’m here. Camp Knutson is the best place on earth, and everyone should know about it,” she said.

The latest survey from Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that it takes more than $5,000 per month for the average American household to pay monthly expenses. It’s recommended that you have three months of savings for emergencies — but how can you save that much? Shannon Doyle with LSS Financial Counseling offers guidance on how to build emergency savings on KSTP-TV's Money Minute. 

Minnesota law regarding original birth records for adult adoptees changed effective July 1, 2024. The new law allows adult adoptees access to original birth records and affidavits of nondisclosure signed by birth parents became invalid.  Lutheran Social Service and Children's Home, partners in Adoption, have established a new Openness Consultation Service to help those impacted by this new law to navigate changes.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is proud to be named one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. 

“Our team members make a difference in the lives of the people we serve each day,” said Miata Getaweh, vice president of Human Resources. “They do important work with great care and dedication, bringing our mission to life in so many ways. That’s what makes LSS a great place to work and a Top Workplace.” 

Alexis Oberdorfer, senior vice president of Services for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and former president of Children's Home Society of Minnesota, appeared on MPR Now with Cathy Wurzer to discuss the Open Birth Records law change in Minnesota, how it affects both adoptees and birth parents and where Minnesotans can find resources and support. Listen now.

If you've fallen behind on your credit card payments, the best thing you can do is to take action and "call your credit card company today to see what they can do for you," said Shannon Doyle with LSS Financial Counseling, who appeared on KSTP-TV's Money Minute. Taking action will help you get back on track and avoid collection calls, which can affect your credit score.  

If you're looking for a way to pay off your credit card debt, check out the method called snowballing. Learn how it works from Shannon Doyle with LSS Financial Counseling who talked about this strategy on KSTP-TV's Money Minute.

Nichole Szczesniak with LSS Financial Counseling appeared on KTIS-FM's Community Spotlight program to highlight a free service called Homeownership Counseling that is available to help prospective homebuyers make informed decisions about a home purchase.

 Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) has recognized six Minnesota congregations with the 2024 Servant of Christ Award. The Servant of Christ Award honors congregations that are leaders in social ministry outreach or have contributed to addressing special needs in their community in extraordinary ways. The award is extended to one or more congregations in each of the six Minnesota synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.