Dear Savvy Senior, How are Social Security benefits handled when someone dies? After a long illness, my 68-year-old father has only weeks left to live. I am helping my mom figure out her financial situation going forward, including what to do about my dad’s Social Security after he passes ...

“Think, believe, dream and dare.” These words were written by a family member of mine as part of a social media post recently. He is not the first one to write or say this, but his life experiences makes this phrase particularly meaningful. He happens to be a newcomer to the United ...

I am a sixth-generation Santaquin resident whose ancestors were farmers that settled the area in the 1850s. As a young child, I worked in the farms with my family. Through those long days on the farm, I learned the value of hard work and the importance of community service. I have carried ...

Doris Wattleworth was 87 years old when she asked Kathy Gover, a Pleasant Grove neighbor and former teacher, to help her learn to quilt. “I was amazed that someone at that age wanted to learn how to quilt, and I decided to help,” Kathy said. Together, they set up a piece of plywood on a ...

Do you have an exciting idea for an online business? The rapid growth of e-commerce has revolutionized the way businesses operate, offering unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs to reach customers across the globe. However, before embarking on the exciting journey of launching an ...

The Pillar of the Valley award gala is an annual event hosted by the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce. It honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to various aspects of Utah Valley such as the business, civic, social, educational and cultural spheres. It serves as a premier ...