Human Interest

Dear Dave,

In your opinion, what causes overspending?

Kristin

Dear Kristin,

Overspending is, 100 percent of the time, a choice. It’s a decision. Most of the time it’s linked to immaturity, although there can be other issues at play.

Dear Dave,

We have two daughters, and we’ve started thinking about financial planning for college. What are the differences between an Education Savings Account and a 529 plan?

John

Dear John,

I’m glad you’re thinking ahead and planning for the future. Here’s a quick overview of the two.

Heaven Really Is a Place on Earth: Nine Ways to Bring
the Spirit of Heaven Home This Easter (and Every Day After)
Springtime renewal is on everyone's minds as Easter fast approaches. Everyone (regardless of culture and creed) can embrace and experience Heaven-like beauty in their lives by making a few simple changes.

By David Solomon

Shortcuts to Spring Renewal: 9 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Spirit (Just in Time for Easter)
Springtime renewal is on our minds as Easter fast approaches. Everyone (regardless of culture and creed) can embrace the spirit of the season by making a few simple changes.

By David Solomon

          It's almost Easter, and the promise of springtime is in the air. (Finally!) This is the season of rebirth. And it's only natural that as dark, depressing winter gives way to budding greenery, we find ourselves longing for physical and spiritual renewal.

A 'unique mix of everything': For 65 years, Utah's Smith and Edwards store sells a hodgepodge

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Our Forgotten Statesman

Dear Dave,

Our family has an account at a movie rental store. I rented a movie the other day, and forgot to take it back on time. The late fees add up to $20. I’m in college and have a part-time job, so my parents think I should pay the late fees. They started the account, so shouldn’t they have to pay the fees?

Angie

Dear Angie,

Dear Dave,

I’m having issues with my youngest brother, and I need some advice. He’s 25, divorced and has two kids. He only wants to play dad when it’s convenient for him, and he’s very irresponsible with money as well. Our parents passed away a few years ago, so this leaves me to be the big brother and dad at the same time. I worry about him, but I’m not sure how to help him grow up. Any advice?

Jeremy

Dear Jeremy,

March 18, 2016

Dear Friends,

LOCAL SCOUTS HOPE TO COLLECT OVER 1 MILLION MEALS

Statewide food drive to be held on 3/19 will benefit 423,000 Utahns facing hunger