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10 Myths About HECM Mortgages

Issue 44.16

Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (or reverse mortgages) have been around since 1961, but they have only become a main-stream financial product in recent years. Because HECMs are still a relatively new product many people have misconceptions about how they work. Here are ten of the top myths about reverse mortgages:

The Lender or […]

A Lack Of Sleep For Just One Night Can Make You Age Faster

Issue 44.16

Just one night of poor sleep can make older adults actually age faster. That’s the conclusion of a recent study conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The study also determined that sleep deprivation could be linked to a greater risk of disease.

The research study involved 29 individuals between ages 61 […]

Assisted Living Options… Finding The Place That Suits You!

Issue 44.16

Being among the fastest growing cities and top 21 best places to retire in the country, St. George offers a healthy list of Independent/Assisted Living communities. With 30% of our population being between the ages 65-85+ it’s essential to have plenty of options for Assisted Living. While having options is nice and allows […]

Genealogy Corner… Cake Boss at RootsTech

Issue 44.16

RootsTech, the largest family history conference in the world, is pleased to welcome the popular Italian-American celebrity chef, Buddy Valastro, also known as the hit TLC series, Cake Boss™ as a keynote speaker on Saturday, February 11, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Valastro will also judge a local cake decorating contest hosted by […]

I Am The Trustee Of A Trust Or Personal Representative Of An Estate – What Are My Responsibilities And Obligations?

Issue 44.16

When someone becomes incapacitated or passes away, you may find yourself in charge of administering a trust, or the decedent’s estate. You may have been nominated as successor trustee through a Trust, the personal representative (executor) through a Will, or the court may have appointed you to administer the estate. Here are a […]

Local Eye Surgeon Awarded One of Country’s Top Ophthalmologists… By Consumers’ Research

Issue 44.16

Dr. Marcos Reyes of Dixie Ophthalmic Specialists at Zion Eye Institute was recently awarded recognition as one of America’s Top Ophthalmologists for 2016. Consumers’ Research Council of America, a Washington, D.C. based research organization, compiles a list of Top Doctors in each specialty throughout the United States by utilizing a point value system. […]

Principles of Freedom – A VOTER’S GUIDE

Issue 44.16

Is voting a choice, a right, a responsibility or a duty? The answer is YES to all these. But is voting without informing yourself or without thought and preparation a wise or good thing? I would say no.

More than at any time in my memory, people are discouraged and disheartened at the […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Retiring Overseas? What You Need to Know about Getting Benefits Abroad

Issue 44.16

There are a number of people who choose to live their retirement years in places outside of the United States. Perhaps retirement in Thailand or Portugal is in your plans. Maybe you plan to split your year between Central Europe and Central Asia. In many cases, it’s still possible to receive your retirement […]

Geek Speak… BitCoin

Issue 43.16

Currency is a mode of exchanging value with other people. Historically, people would exchange things that had actual value such as salt, food, animals, spices, textiles, etc. The most desired currency was precious metals or gems because they were stable (didn’t die or spoil on the trip) and valued by people in all […]

Genealogy Corner… Family Roots Expo

Issue 43.16

Expand your family information by attending the Family Roots Expo on October 28 and 29th, 2016 at the Dixie Center in St. George. Family history research is an exciting way to learn more about yourself and your family. Sometimes knowing where to begin is a challenge. Join us at the 2016 Family Roots […]