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Fischer: Prognosticating the strength of Utah’s spring housing market

One week ago was Groundhog Day and I missed it. One of the more important days of the year, celebrated every second day of February since the year 1887. This is the day when a clueless rodent with the moniker clearly not of his choosing (Punxsutawney Phil) predicts the weather for the winter ...

Layin’ It on the Line: What are the surrender penalties in an annuity?

Surrender, in the context of annuities, refers to the act of terminating the annuity contract and receiving the remaining value of the contract in a lump sum, rather than receiving future payments. Surrendering an annuity may result in a surrender charge, which is a fee imposed by the insurance ...

Tech Matters: The state of 8K TVs – Pros and cons of buying today

The next generation of TVs is here, featuring 8K displays — twice the resolution of mainstream 4K TVs. And with the big game just a few days away, you can bet there are a lot of people out there wondering if they should just go ahead and get that 8K. If money is no object, then I say, ...

Sunday Drive: Cruising SoCal in the all-electric 2024 Toyota bZ4X

A trip to the warmer climes of Southern California in late January turned out to be just what the doctor ordered, and with Toyota throwing in the opportunity to drive the bZ4X compact SUV, things could not have been better for the four days we were there. With temperatures hovering in the low ...

Fischer: When seeking a product or service review, avoid online shenanigans

In just a few weeks, we will welcome in our first official grandchild. Ironically, it is my youngest who has decided to reproduce. My two oldest children have adamantly sworn that they will “never” have children. Perhaps it was my terrible pregnancies that they both had to witness (nine ...

Layin’ It on the Line: Don’t let inflation steal your golden years

Inflation risk poses a significant challenge to your retirement financial security. To protect your retirement savings from its erosive effects, it's crucial to comprehend inflation risk and adopt effective strategies. Inflation, over time, causes the cost of goods and services to rise, ...