Dear Savvy Senior, I recently learned about a property-tax relief program for seniors in the county where I live. Apparently, there are hundreds of these programs across the country that many retirees, like me, are eligible for but don’t know about. What can you tell me about this? — ...
The holiday season is officially here, which means alongside snow, festive movies, family time and hot cocoa comes the pressure to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Stress around finding gifts during the holidays might be more common than you expect. In fact, according to a survey ...
We saw this spider in our yard. I have lived in Utah almost all of my life and have never seen one like it. Can you tell me what it is? This little beauty is a cat-faced spider, also known as the jewel spider (Araneus gemmoides). It’s one of the orb-weaving spiders, harmless, but very ...
Utah County’s economy has been thriving for years as thousands of people have moved here, particularly the last three or four years. We enjoy one of the best economies in the nation as new or renovated health facilities have sprouted up across the valley. Yet, there is still a growing ...
It’s finally the time of year when the spirit of generosity seems to be everywhere. The holidays bring out acts of giving in many and there are a variety of opportunities to give right here in Utah Valley. Last month, hundreds of Thanksgiving dinners were donated to families in need from ...
We are officially into the Christmas season and many of the movies and songs remind us that it is “the most wonderful time of the year.” There are many people in our communities that, for many reasons, do not enjoy or sometimes even dread the holiday season and all of the activities it ...
