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Charitable giving
When charitable requests come in the mail making a pitch for your support, do you read the letters? Toss them in the recycle bin? Or do you give as much as you can? According to Giving USA 2008, Americans donated a record $306 billion to nonprofit organizations in 2007. Still, reports suggest that those donations [...]
Dine In For The Holiday
With December fast approaching, we decided to take a different approach to my dining guide this issue. You may be booking a restaurant for your holiday party — or if you need a good caterer, I know one! However, you are more likely to be among the hundreds of people who will be hosting their [...]
All Aboard!
When was the last time you visited downtown Provo? There are so many exciting things happening to restore the area to its once lively happening place. The new convention center and Nu Skin building are changing the entire atmosphere, and great restaurants for every palate are popping up everywhere. I love Communal and Spark, but [...]
Teaching Life’s Lessons
In homes across America, families are going back to the basics — reducing debt, re-establishing emergency funds and paying attention to savings and retirement accounts. Back to school time serves as a good reminder that we shouldn’t overlook our kids in these rebuilding activities. Time and again, polls have shown the influence of parents on [...]
What risks do you face?
Markets rise and fall. Media stories come and go. Emotions intensify and subside. All of these ebbs and flows can affect your financial security in ways that may surprise you. In today’s information-overload environment, it is hard to ignore the buzz around you. What you hear about the financial markets, the economy, or even what’s [...]
Accident Victim Advocate
Jeff Metler has worked with all kinds of personal injury clients. Some were upset and aggressive. Most are just looking to be treated fairly. The Provo-based attorney answers questions below such as when to use an attorney and how attorneys receive payment. How do you know when to find a personal injury attorney? With the [...]
Unlikely location for much-liked burritos
I’ve been on a culinary quest to seek out little tucked away gems that are hard to find and that no one has discovered. I love sharing these with my readers, and I have a great one for you this month — Mountain West Burrito. Located on the Provo/Orem hill tucked away in an obtuse [...]
Investment Inspection
The fact that 63 percent of Americans age 55 and older have saved less than $100,000 for retirement* shows that many people spend more time dreaming about their retirement than saving for it. Here are some tips to help you determine whether you’ll have enough money available to fund your retirement dreams. Identify Your Retirement [...]
Not Just Another Mexican Restaurant
Ah, but the quest for good Mexican food is ever present. A new restaurant opened a couple months ago very close to my catering offices in Orem.
Ready for ‘what if’?
When an unexpected illness or accident strikes, many people rely on family and friends to help handle the emotional and physical challenges that follow.
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