Human Interest

ear Dave,

What’s an appropriate amount for gift cards to send each of our five grandchildren for Christmas?

Liz

Dear Liz,

How much do you spend on your grandchildren? Enough to make their parents nervous!

A Cure for America's Diabetes Crisis: Early Education
By Satesh Bidaisee

The greatest health threat to America's youth isn't opioid addiction or cancer -- it's diabetes.

The number of children and teens diagnosed with type 2, so-called "adult" diabetes increased 5 percent every year between 2002 and 2012.

Good Ice Fishing, Close to Home

Great ice fishing waters dot Utah

If you’re like most folks, work and family commitments take up lots of your time. But that doesn’t mean you can’t break away for some quick ice fishing trips this winter. Utah is dotted with great ice fishing opportunities that aren’t too far from your home.

Save the Date!

Moral Values and Customs vs. Laws

3 Fitness Tips To Put The Boom 
Back In Baby Boomers In 2018

Baby boomers whose exercise routines have gone bust may be thinking about putting the boom – and a little sweat – back into their lives as they ponder New Year’s resolutions for 2018.

But thinking and doing are two different things.

Do you ever feel like you’re in a chronic cash crunch? That can put a real damper on your days, and take the hope and expectation out of a new year.

But if money tops your list of New Year’s resolutions, you’re in luck! Research shows you’re on the road to success. According to Fidelity Investments, 56 percent of people who resolved to improve their finances last year did just that. Better yet, 83 percent said last year’s financial resolution is an ongoing event instead of a one-time goal. Who knew change could be so exciting?

3 Ways To Avoid Toxic Financial Advice 
And Rash Decisions

Investors hear so much conflicting information and advice in the media these days that it’s perhaps easier than ever to become confused and make decisions based on emotion rather than on sound financial advice with a well-structured financial plan. 

Dear Dave,

My wife co-signed on a loan for an old boyfriend five or six years ago. Now, a collection agency is after her for the remaining $5,000. We make about $90,000 a year combined, and our attorney recommended we file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The idea of filing bankruptcy scares me. Is there a better way to handle this?

Jeffery

Dear Jeffery,

Your attorney doesn’t sound very bright. A bankruptcy stays on your record for years. It’s just plain stupid to consider trashing your financial life over $5,000.