Professional Services

Earning More is Part of the Financial Plan

Most financial advice starts and ends with spending less.Cut the subscriptions. Skip the coffee. Cook at home. And yes, those things matter. But there's a ceiling on how much you can cut — and no ceiling on how much you can earn.For Ogden-area professionals, that distinction is more important than ever.The Missing Half of the Financial ConversationI work with a lot of people who've done everything "right." They've reduced spending, paid down some debt, and tried to be more intentional with...

Finance + Legal Services

From Renting in Ogden to Owning:

Homeownership in Utah has become a moving target.Between rising interest rates, tight inventory in Weber County, and down payment requirements that feel impossible on a single income, a lot of Ogden renters have quietly given up on the idea of buying. They've decided it's just not for them right now — maybe in a few years, maybe never.I want to challenge that thinking. Not with optimism, but with a plan.The Gap Between Renting and Owning Is Smaller Than You ThinkMost people assume the barrier to...

Education

Where Kids Matter

Youth Impact provides mentorship, education, and community throughout the Ogden area. Article by Evana Mauriz Every child deserves a place where they feel safe, supported, and valued. For hundreds of Ogden-area youth, that place is Youth Impact. For more than 30 years, the nonprofit organization has provided after-school and summer programming for at-risk and underserved youth, creating opportunities that help children succeed both in and out of the classroom. From academic support and...

Event Planning + Services

A Letter from Country Wedding & Events

Meet Trent, the 2400lb gentle giant who helps make weddings magical. Article by Tana Gooch My name is Tana. Here is a bit more about myself, my venue, and my horse, Trent. I am the owner of Country Weddings and Events in Hooper, Utah, located on our historic family property, which was purchased in the late 1800s. I’d like to introduce you to my friend Trent, an 18.3-hand Percheron weighing 2,400 pounds. The Percheron breed originates from the former Perche Province in western France. We...