Human Interest

Dear Dave,

My son is about to go off to college, and I’m concerned about how he’ll handle his money when he gets there. We’ve taught all our children how to use your envelope system, and to save and give, but I’d like some advice on how he can safeguard his finances a little better.

Ashley

Dear Ashley,

Making Sense of the Protests

If I see one more mesomorph stuffed into a sports uniform kneeling, head bowed and holding hands with his teammates, I’m going to start protesting ...the games!  I mean, if they want to protest flags and songs they should protest the nazi flag, and maybe a Barry Manilow song.  (Just kidding, Barry).

I hope they all protest the Las Vegas shootings at the games next Sunday.         

Dear Dave,

I have a savings account for my two-year old that has $5,000 in it, and about half of that is in gold. I’m going to save for his college separately, and give this to him to help start his life after school. Is there a better place to put this other than a traditional savings account?

Laura

Dear Laura,

Have Fun While Giving Back

Waterfowl Slam enters its fourth year

You can add fun and challenge to your duck and goose hunts this season by joining Utah’s Waterfowl Slam. In the process, you’ll provide funding that helps the birds, Utah’s wetlands and yourself.

Save the Date!

Kids can be picky eaters. Why not make it easy on the budget and find free or low-cost ways to eat out? Here are some restaurants and fast food places in and around Salt Lake City that offer kid-friendly deals. Since restaurants often change their menus or policies, please check their website (links featured below for your convenience) before visiting.

Northern and Central Utah

A road trip for June suckers

A Money-Back Guarantee for Prescription Drugs
By Sandip Shah and Joe Black

President Trump will soon issue an executive order to lower drug prices. The order likely will encourage federal health agencies to make greater use of "outcomes-based" contracts.

That's great news for patients. These contracts link a drug's price to its effectiveness. If a drug cures or treats patients as advertised, insurers pay the full price. If the drug is less successful than hoped, insurers pay a reduced price or nothing at all.