A few times a month, someone sits across from me and says it like gospel: “I figured I can pull 4% a year and be fine.” I never blame them for believing it. The 4% rule has been repeated so often it sounds like a law of nature. But here is what most people do not know about it, and what I ...

For years the Toyota Prius built its reputation on one simple idea — getting exceptional fuel economy without asking owners to change the way they drive. Now Toyota has taken that same formula and wrapped it in a package that is far more stylish and surprisingly enjoyable than many people ...

We started with one plan for a ride on the Shoshone ATV Trail System. It was a route that we took two years ago from Black Smith’s Fork to Garden City. Who are we? My grandson, Mark, and his wife, Charlotta, and my wife, Gayle. That was an adventure – a storm broke on our way back, and ...

Some of the world’s most fascinating places live in tension. Between languages. Between governments. Between religions, cuisines, ideologies, and identities. They are borderline towns living on the literal edge. Places where boundaries blur and travel doubles. I’ve long believed the best ...

So, what happened next? To summarize, last week we left off where I had allowed a man claiming to be a hot tub repair technician into my backyard. After locking the doors, hiding a baseball bat under a blanket, and convincing myself I was probably overreacting, I went into my office to write ...

This week Dr. Steve takes time to share answers to some of the questions he gets asked as a professional psychologist: Q. What inspired you to go into psychology and then provide mental health services? A. Even as a teenager, I was always helping other kids, mostly to learn skills in baseball ...