Dear Dave,
My husband and I are active duty military stationed outside Washington, D.C. We’re completely debt-free and have finished your entire Baby Steps plan, but last month our paid-for rental house in Florida burned down. It was empty at the time, so no one was hurt, and we got a check from the insurance company for $165,000. We both plan to serve another nine years, and we know we could be moved around during that time. We love that area in Florida, though, and want to go back there one day. Do you think we should use the money to buy another place and rent it out until we’re ready to retire from the military?
Carrie
Dear Carrie,
Wow! I am so proud of you guys. You’re at the point where you’re living—and giving—like no one else. You have achieved financial peace!
Now, I love real estate. But it’s always a good idea to have your rental property near you. I wouldn’t buy a place in Florida if I lived in Washington, D.C., and there was a chance I could be re-assigned pretty much anywhere in the world. I’d just scrape the lot where the rental house was, sell it, and invest that cash along with the insurance money.
Long distance landlording is really tough. It’s stressful, and it adds an even bigger element of risk to the rental property equation. It’s not something I generally recommend. If it’s something you guys want to take a chance on, though, you’re certainly in the financial position to do it. Just remember to pay cash for the whole thing, and if possible, try to get a location where you’d both like to end up when your military careers are over.
Congratulations, you two! And thank you for your service to our country.
—Dave
(Combine finances in marriage?)
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Dear Dave,
Should my husband and I combine our finances?
Jenny
Dear Jenny,
If you want a quality marriage, the answer is yes. If you want a high probably of building wealth, the answer is yes.
I read an article the other day about how you shouldn’t rely on joint bank accounts in marriage, because half of all marriages end in divorce, and the woman needs to be independent of her husband financially, so she won’t get messed over if the marriage doesn’t last. That’s an absolute load of crap, and here’s why.
How and where you spend your money is always a direct result of your value systems. Jesus said it this way, “For where your treasure is, your heart will be, also.” When you plan your finances together, and you’re sharing your hopes and dreams, you’re sharing your goals for the future. You’re reaching for those together. You each have a voice, you each have a vote, and no one loses their personal identity in this. So yes, married couples should combine their finances. They should combine their checking accounts and their decision making on finances. You’ll make better, smarter decisions that way, and it instills communication in a marriage.
You know, when I first started teaching this stuff I didn’t realize that. I told couples to combine their finances, not from a relational standpoint, but because it’s impractical to run two sets of books in a household. But it’s very hard to hit the same goals and make good things happen together when you’re living separate financial lives. Since then, I’ve become convinced this approach builds stronger finances and stronger marriages.
Marriage is grand, divorce is fifty-grand, and when you live separately you’re going to end up living…separately. Combine your finances.
—Dave
* Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.
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Kurt Travis
Releases New Solo Album
There's A Place I Want To Take You
Out Now via Esque Records/Blue Swan Records
Streaming via Spotify &
"Upon first listen, you'll immediately want to re-listen
and dive back in again - and you should." - Substream Magazine
Sacramento, CA - May 17, 2019 - The wait is over for Kurt Travis' new solo record, There's A Place I Want To Take You, out now via Esque Records and Blue Swan Records. The album can be streamed in full on Spotify and Apple Music, or purchased online at www.esquerecords.com.
On the new record, Travis shares: "This album took 5 years to complete. For many, many reasons. Not all of them positive reasons. A lot of negative obstacles had to be overcome, but here we are. It's finally here."
Additionally, Travis will be supporting the album with a full US headlining tour starting this Friday, May 17th. The run kicks off with an album release show in Placerville, and includes stops in Salt Lake City, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Orlando, Nashville, Dallas, and more. For a full list of dates, please see below or visit www.facebook.com/kurttravismusic.
Kurt Travis is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Sacramento, California. He is best known as the former lead vocalist for the post-hardcore bands Dance Gavin Dance and A Lot Like Birds.
As a solo artist, Travis has released a number of albums, including: Wha Happen? (2012), Kurt Travis (2013), Everything Is Beautiful (2014), and Kurt Travis/Paul Travis Split (EP) (2016). Over the years, he has also lent his vocals and talents to math rock trio Eternity Forever, post hardcore duo Push Over, and, most recently, rock band Royal Co.
There's A Place I Want To Take You, the latest solo album from Kurt Travis, is out now via Esque Records and Blue Swan Records. It's available online at www.esquerecords.com.
For More Information, please visit:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kurttravismusic
Twitter: www.twitter.com/kurttravis
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kurttravis
There's A Place I Want To Take You Tracklisting:
1. Too Much Space (feat. Andrés)
2. Easy Peasy
3. Tomorrow Will Be Fine
4. Hometown (feat. Andrés)
5. It's You
6. We'll Probably Be Alright
7. Best Way
8. Easy To Decide
9. Still Won't Listen
10. Lewis
Upcoming Tour Dates:
5.17 - Placerville, CA @ Family Vacation *
5.18 - Redding, CA @ The Dip *
5.21 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Loading Dock
5.22 - Denver, CO @ Moon Room
5.24 - Minneapolis, MN @ Whiskey Junction
5.25 - Berwyn, IL @ Wire
5.26 - Indianapolis, IN @ Citadel
5.28 - Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room
5.29 - Manchester, NH @ Bungalow
5.30 - Brooklyn, NY @ Kingsland
5.31 - Amityville, NY @ Revolution Bar & Grill
6.1 - Philadelphia, PA @ Voltage
6.2 - Norfolk, VA @ Charlie's
6.3 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
6.5 - Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
6.6 - Orlando, FL @ Soundbar
6.7 - Tampa, FL @ Crowbar
6.8 - Margate, FL @ O'Malleys
6.10 - Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
6.11 - Nashville, TN @ The End
6.12 - Memphis, TN @ Canvas
6.13 - Little Rock, AR @ Brewski's Basement
6.14 - Dallas, TX @ Three Links
6.15 - McAllen, TX @ Yerberia Cultura
6.16 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live
6.17 - Houston, TX @ Secret Group
6.19 - El Paso, TX @ Rock House
6.20 - Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock
6.21 - Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
6.23 - Fresno, CA @ Strummers
-With Adventurer 5.21-6.5 (* - no Adventurer)
-With Makari 6.6-6.23
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Dozens of ideas for hosting your child's next party!
Birthday party locations and resources in the Salt Lake City Area
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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Welcome to our Birthday Party E-Newsletter for 2019. From the traditional to the unique and extravagant, there is a birthday party venue or resource for everyone in the Salt Lake City area. Browse below! And then click right on through to our Master Guide to Birthday Parties in Salt Lake City for even more ideas.
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Debra Ross
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Celebrate your kid’s BIRTHDAY PARTY at Coconut Cove Indoor Playground
Vineyard, UT, off the Orem 1600 N Exit!
KIDS AND PARENTS LOVE IT! You just show up, relax, let your kids play, and we do all of the work!
Our kids birthday parties include a room for 1.5 hrs, admission for 10 kids, party supplies, unlimited play, and more! Coconut Cove is Utah’s best indoor playground and KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY PLACE. It has dozens of activities for kids, a toddler area, and large LEGO block birthday party rooms for birthday parties. It is safe, clean, sanitary, and affordable!
Princess Parties at Cottonwood Cookie Cutters
8-12 girls. And up to 4 adults
Dress-up, Princess up-do & Face Painting. Visit from Princess or Character of your choice.
$11.50 for each girl, $120 non-refundable deposit required for special guest.
Surprise gift for birthday girl (Necklace or Tiara).
Dart Nation: Celebrate with a NERF gun war!
Dart Nation is an indoor Nerf Gun facility where you can face off with your friends! Gameplay is similar to paintball or laser tag, but less messy and more social! We provide the guns, safety equipment, ammo, a referee, and, of course, the arena! You can focus on family, friends, and fun and not worry about cleaning up the mess! We have party packages that fit every budget. Packages include a party room where you can have cake, open gifts, and celebrate however you like! Click here for more information.
Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum Birthdays!
Book your party at Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum now and let us do all the work! Well-trained and enthusiastic Birthday Party Hosts make each party unforgettable while inspiring imagination, learning, and play! Relax and enjoy the fun as children imagine what it's like to be a pirate, princess, spy, or even a mad scientist.
Your next birthday party adventure awaits at Discovery Gateway! Discovery Gateway Members receive 20% off! Visit DiscoveryGateway.org to learn more. Call (801) 456-5437 x105 or email birthday@discoverygateway.org to book your party today!
Easely Art Studio: Get Creative For Your Birthday With A Painting Party!
Celebrate your special day with a painting party at Easely Art Studio, whether in our studio or we come to you! We have a variety of birthday options to accommodate all ages. No experience required, all art supplies are included with any party! Join us in studio for an Open Paint Party, which includes a reserved cake table, custom outlined canvases and generous studio time. Or book a Step By Step Party with an Instructor, as everyone learns the featured painting! If you prefer a private party, we can come to you with everything you need to get creative right at home. Best of all, we set up and clean up! We are located in the South Town Mall.
Visit our website for more details and our Gallery of paintings.
Once upon a time, in a place far, far away, was a little fairy called Fairy La La...
Fairy La La lives in La La Land with her friends Pirate Wigglebottom, Superhero Dave, and Princess LuLu. These friends know how busy moms and dads are and want to help by putting on a magical show filled with laughter. These magical friends visit families for lots of different types of events to ensure the kids have an action packed time and the adults can enjoy the day, too. These friends give you magical family memories with dreams that come true.
Book Fairy La La or any of her friends by visiting www.fairylalaland.com.
HighJump: Are you ready to PARTY??!!
We make it our top priority to make sure that your party at HighJump is AMAZING!! Our party coordinator personally takes care of your every request so you can just show up and have a great time. We will work with you to customize your party room with everything you need including color-coordinated tablecloths, Happy Birthday signs with your child’s name and colorful, shiny star centerpieces and a customized cake or cupcakes with your choice of hundreds of themes from a local bakery.
All parties include: Unlimited jumping; one of 4 mural themed party rooms – Princess / Ocean / Space / Jungle; your choice of pizza(s) – cheese / pepperoni; your choice of soda(s) – Pepsi products; cake or cupcakes; birthday socks; bounce back passes; all plates, cups, utensils, napkins. Princess Belle Character is available upon request for an additional fee.
Mad Science birthday parties entertain children of all ages with exciting, high-energy, interactive shows that come to you. Your child will (depending upon the chosen theme) -Discover objects that float through columns of air! Relish the mystery of fireworks! Watch in amazement as energy lights up a ball of plasma! See in wonder as water takes on an eerie green glow! And much, much more!
Every child at your Mad Science party will make a fun, hands-on item to take home. Kids will be amazed by the number of cool and interactive demonstrations, chemical reactions, and activities! Parents will love the fact that Mad Science birthday parties are mess-free and hassle-free. Best of all, we provide a satisfaction guarantee!
USA Gymnastics World: Celebrate your next Birthday party with us!
Kids will enjoy bouncing around our trampolines, foam pits and spring floors. Your USA Gymnastics World party will be hosted by one of our coaches and is completely private with access to the entire gym. Each party includes 30 minutes of instructed play, 30 minutes of supervised free play, 30 minutes for Birthday table, open gym passes for all of your guests and a gift from USA Gymnastics World. You also have the option to extend the party and watch a projected movie of your choice.
There are two packages to choose from and can be booked by calling the office at 801-298-2219.
Find many more birthday ideas below....
Aerobatics Performing Arts
Airborne Trampoline Arena
All in Fun
All Star Bowling & Entertainment
Alta Canyon Sports Center
As You Wish Pottery Painting Place SLC
Bad Dog Arts
Batman Of Ogden
Beyond Sports Taekwondo
Birthday Cakes 4 Free
Bobby Lawrence Karate
Bonwood Bowl
Boondocks Food & Fun
Bounce N' Slide
Bricks4Kidz Salt Lake City
Build-A-Bear at Fashion Place Mall
Changing Faces/Buttons the Clown
Character Booking
Cherry Hill
Christopher Fair Magician
Chuck E. Cheese's
Clark Planetarium
Classical Ballet Conservatory
Classic Fun Center
Clown-A-Rific: Kit Kat the Clown
Coconut Cove
Code Ninjas Sandy
Color Me Mine - Salt Lake City
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids
Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center
Cowabunga Bay
CrEATe Cooking Classes for Kids
Creature Comforts Pet Rentals
Creature Encounters
Dart Nation (Previously Dart 'em Down)
Dartside
Dimple Dell Fitness and Recreation Center
Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
Diva Girls Spa Parties
Dream Gymnastics Academy
Epic Bounce Party
Epic Gymnastics
Epic Party Events
Eskaped
Extreme Party Innovations
Face Painting Illusions and Balloon Art LLC
Fairmont Aquatic Center
Fairy La La Land
Farm Country
Fat Cats All Out Fun
Flying Pig Art Studio
Funny Girl Productions
Funtopia Lehi
Galactic Tag
Gene Fullmer Fitness and Recreation Center
George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park
Get Air Hang Time
Goldfish Swim School - South Jordan
Green Acres Dairy Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Gymcats Gymnastics
...and that's just the beginning!
Remember, there are many dozens more birthday party venues and resources in the greater Salt Lake area. Click here to see the entire list!
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