Today is Friday the 13th. I am making no reference to the iconic slasher movie first released in 1980 and carried on to oblivion for an ironic total of 12 in a series (Jason refused to really die). I am referring to the widely spread real fear, deeply rooted in the distant past, termed ...
The investment world often feels much like standing atop a hill on a windy day. At one moment, you're enjoying the calm serenity and the magnificent view, and the next, a gust of wind threatens to sweep you off your feet. This unpredictable ebb and flow mirrors the ever-volatile nature of the ...
When you read that MGM casinos in Las Vegas were under cyber attack, you probably envisioned a sophisticated remote hack in the style of a Hollywood blockbuster. As the hoodie-clad hacker typed furiously on a keyboard, malware raced through the system, hotel keys failed to open doors, slot ...
This week, we found ourselves behind the wheel of the 2023 Toyota Venza Hybrid XLE Nightshade for our weeklong test drive. The striking SUV, cloaked in an aura of sophistication, promised an adventure that would marry style and sustainability. With a heart that beats to the rhythm of hybrid ...
’Tis the season for all things macabre. October is upon us. The air is a bit cooler, the leaves are changing colors and the humans, especially the humans from Utah, have already adorned their homes with ghosts, skeletons, monsters and other freakish and frightful décor. I am no exception. In ...
Trigger warning for those who have lost someone to suicide or are currently struggling with ideations. October marks nine years since the death of my uncle, who was always the life of the party while he secretly struggled with the pain of mental illness. He could no longer fight the negative ...
Last week at Meta’s (formerly known as Facebook) Connect event, the company introduced its latest spatial computing headset, the Quest 3. It called it the “the best-value spatial computing headset on the market for a long time to come.” Quest 3 will be available next month for $500. You ...
As retirement approaches, one of our most daunting questions is: "Will I have enough money to last for the rest of my life?" A single financial vehicle may provide a resounding "yes" to that question — fixed annuities. While fixed annuities may not be as flashy as some investment options, ...
This week, we had the pleasure of getting behind the wheel of the 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring, a sedan that's no stranger to praise for its efficiency, comfort and style. As we set out on our weeklong test drive adventure that covered over 490 miles, including two trips to Ogden, we were ...
While we are all so grateful for the abundance of moisture we have received this past year (taken right from the mouth of the people in the pews), I think I can speak for everyone when I say that no one wants to find themselves in deep water. However, thanks to a failure to disclose a material ...
