Human Interest

Do you plan to retire in the near future and thinking about downsizing from the suburban two-story? The question comes up for empty nesters, retirees; people headed to retirement.

It's a tough thought process. And initially people start with the home; to replace a two-story with a one, or a three bedroom with one or two, and reduce 2,700 square feet to 1,200 or 1,400. That's a lot of stuff to filter. If you start here, overwhelm may stop the idea altogether way before the fun part.

Diversity Obsession

Thinking of selling your home sometime next year? Why wait? Existing home sales have increased from November to December an average of 4.5 percent in the past three winters. That means even though there are less homes on the market, buyers are out there buying at a steady, if not increased, pace. That’s great news for you winter sellers!

Learn How to Ice Fish

Free seminar on Nov. 30

Salt Lake City -- If you’ve never fished on the ice before—or you have, but you want to catch more trout or panfish at waters across Utah—you won’t want to miss a free ice fishing seminar on Nov. 30.

The free seminar will happen in the auditorium at the Department of Natural Resources, 1594 W. in Salt Lake City. It runs from 7 – 9 p.m.

Releasing rehabilitated bear cubs into the wild

Dear Dave,

I’ve been trying to save cash to buy a home, but things always seem to come up that eat away at my savings. I have $130,000 set aside, plus an emergency fund, and I make $120,000 a year. I’m debt-free and renting right now, but eventually I’d like to buy a house in the $300,000 range. I really hate the idea of owing the bank money, so would you advise continuing to save and pay cash, or is it okay to make a big down payment and take out a small mortgage?

Megan

Dear Megan,

Americans Hate Waiting, So They'll Despise Single Payer
By Sally C. Pipes

What makes for an awful trip to the doctor? Waiting.

Earlier this year, doctor-rating website Zocdoc found that long waits or appointment delays were the primary motivators of negative marks from patients.

Given this aversion to waiting, it's shocking that Americans are coming around to government-run, single-payer health care. Waiting is endemic to single-payer. The healthcare systems of countries all over the world prove as much.

Ode to Light

Photography Competition and Exhibition

Nov. 17 through Jan. 13, 2018

      Images that cut through the barriers of tradition won top honors in the Brigham City Museum’s recent Photography Competition titled “Ode to Light.” All entries submitted will hang in the museum Nov. 17 through Jan. 13, 2018. Admission is free.

Monday, November 20: Luminaria at