Rising interest rates have become a hot topic, and for good reason. They influence everything from mortgage rates to credit cards — but they also have a significant impact on retirement savings. As we move into 2025, understanding how higher interest rates affect your financial plans is ...
Retirement accounts are a cornerstone of financial security, but managing them incorrectly can lead to costly mistakes. As 2025 brings new rules and opportunities for retirement planning, it’s more important than ever to avoid common pitfalls that could derail your golden years. Let’s ...
After a short stint in northeast Provo that was marred by a string of threats, Mosaics Community Bookstore and Venue has found a new home in American Fork. Mosaics, which also served as the headquarters for the United Drag Alliance, closed its doors in Provo on Dec. 31. The closure followed ...
The Daily Herald was recognized Tuesday by the Point of the Mountain Chamber of Commerce as its business of the month for February. Selected over two other finalists in a vote by the chamber's ambassadors, Point of the Mountain President Marcee Gundry acknowledged the paper’s involvement as ...
Eagle Mountain leaders are exploring the pros and cons of bringing an inland port to the city. The Utah Inland Port Authority presented the idea to the Eagle Mountain City Council during its meeting Feb. 18. City Council members, while seemingly skeptical during the presentation, ultimately ...
When it comes to saving for retirement, the Roth and traditional IRA are like two sides of the same coin. Both offer powerful ways to grow your savings, but they come with distinct tax advantages — and challenges. As 2025 brings new tax changes, understanding these accounts is more important ...
What time of year is it? Here’s a clue: The conference room is adorned with motivational banners and everyone’s favorite part — the company swag — is piled as high as the mounds of buffalo chicken wings on the neighboring table. It’s the sales kickoff (SKO) season! But here’s ...
A familiar sight near the corner of 500 South and Freedom Boulevard in Provo will soon become just a collection of memories. Just weeks ahead of what would have been its eighth year in business, community coffee shop Rugged Grounds will serve its final cup of joe this weekend. The ...
Life has a way of throwing curveballs. Whether it’s an unexpected car repair, a medical bill or even a burst water heater, unplanned expenses can derail even the best financial plans. Recognizing this, new provisions in 2025 have introduced emergency savings accounts (ESAs) linked to ...
Developers and city officials braved sub-freezing temperatures and wind gusts Wednesday morning to ceremoniously break ground on what stands to be Vineyard’s first grocery store. Bella’s Market is being built in Utah City, an ambitious 700-acre master-planned community fronted by the ...
