I rarely review “chain restaurants” and usually prefer locally-owned food establishments, but every once in a while something new comes along that is worthy of special note.

The thought of saving for college crosses almost every parent’s mind, sometimes even before their child is born. Yet, for obvious reasons, a college savings fund often does not become a reality until many years later, if ever. Few would dispute the value of a college education. Still, the price of a degree could jolt [...]

Attention all women: Summertime … ah, the perfect season for spending time with your peeps, daughters or just some peaceful “me” time. I recently discovered a fabulous little boutique in Highland named “Dear Lizzie”!

Teens say parents influence the way they save and spend more than celebrities, TV shows, teachers and even their friends, according to a new poll by the Northwestern Mutual Foundation’s financial literacy Web site, www.themint.org. So are you leading by example? If you’re like most parents, you haven’t done enough to educate and model to [...]

e are so lucky in Utah County. Great people, beautiful scenery, strong values, growing arts, fun recreation — we have it all.

Restaurant reviewer Mary Crafts invited me (Utah Valley Magazine editor Jeanette Bennett) to share lunch with her at Thanksgiving Point’s Harvest Restaurant.

Whatever your age or stage in life, now is a good time to evaluate your Individual Retirement Account and other retirement assets in order to maximize potential results. Finalize 2009 IRA contributions If you act before April 15, you can still make contributions to your IRA and may be able to deduct it on your [...]

Located in downtown Provo, Communal gives us one more reason to hope that downtown will once again be the hub of arts, shopping and fine food.

The question I get asked the most is, “What’s your favorite restaurant?” I bet I get asked this question at least once a day.