When most people think of retirement risks, they picture stock market crashes or medical bills. But one of the biggest threats to your health and happiness in retirement isn’t financial at all. It’s loneliness. The U.S. surgeon general recently called loneliness an epidemic, saying it’s ...

The start of a new school year often brings the challenge of new classes, new friends and sometimes new languages. Even outside of school, learning a foreign language comes up in everyday life. Maybe you’re preparing for an international trip or want to connect better with coworkers and ...

The full Northern Utah calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week: 1. Ogden Raptors Fan Appreciation Night Lindquist Field, Ogden, Sept. 6, 4 p.m. The Standard-Examiner is proud to partner with the Ogden Raptors and the Brent Taylor ...

Here is a look at many of the events going on in Northern Utah and beyond in the next week: Central Ogden Aug. 30 Salsa Farm Fiesta, First Presbyterian Church, 6-7:30 p.m. Rappel clinic, Outdoor Adventure & Welcome Center’s Technical Training Center, 10 a.m.-noon ...

Although it has been some time since I have seen a movie in an actual theater, I do have fond memories of times past when going to a theater was the only way you would get to see a film. After all, before Jaws was on an endless loop on cable — and long before you could pop a VHS into the VCR ...

For decades, the 60/40 portfolio — 60% stocks, 40% bonds — was the gold standard for retirees. It offered growth with stocks, stability with bonds and a decent chance of sleeping well at night. But the financial world has changed. The last few years have shaken retirees’ confidence in ...