Professional Services

Why AI Money Tools Are Changing Personal Finance

The financial world is experiencing a seismic shift. AI-powered money management tools have exploded from niche tech experiments into mainstream essentials—budgeting apps that automatically categorize every transaction, investing platforms that build personalized portfolios and rebalance them while you sleep, and smart assistants that predict cash flow crunches before they happen.This isn't just another fintech trend. It's a fundamental reimagining of how people interact with their money.Why...

Finance + Legal Services

What to Do When You’re Drowning in Debt

What to Do When You’re Drowning in DebtThe moment you realize it’s not “a spending problem”—it’s a stress problemIf you feel like you’re drowning in debt, you’re not lazy, and you’re not broken. You’re overloaded. Debt creates a constant background pressure that disrupts your sleep, relationships, and confidence.From my perspective as a financial coach, the first goal isn’t to “fix everything.” The first goal is to stop the bleeding and create enough stability that you can think clearly...

Beauty

AGING INTENTIONALLY

EXPERT ADVICE FROM OUR TRUSTED DERMATOLOGIST Article by By Dr. Julie Maughan Healthy aging isn’t about chasing youth — it’s about protecting and preserving your skin so it looks vibrant and confident at every stage of life. In Utah, where high altitude increases UV exposure year-round, skin longevity begins with intention. First, daily sun protection is non-negotiable. A broad-spectrum SPF 30+ should be worn every single day — even in winter and indoors. Ultraviolet light penetrates clouds...

Entertainment

One Year of Ogden’s Heart

Celebrating 12 months of local kindness, community storytelling, and bringing the Ogden community together. Article by Katrina Hammond | Photography by Midnight Imagery It’s been exactly one year since Ogden City Lifestyle (OCL) began, and what a journey it has been! When OCL launched, I had a simple vision: to spotlight heartwarming, educational stories and local businesses that define our community. I wanted to unite Weber County by focusing on the positive, but as it turns out, that...

Entertainment

Celebrating Women's Stories

Today we highlight the extraordinary lives of local legacies Article by Evana Mauriz | Photography by Eva Barnett There is power in the written word, especially when that word carries the weight of a lifetime. Today, we are highlighting the stories of three remarkable women who prove that jaw dropping history isn't just found in textbooks… it’s been lived by our neighbors. Rhonda Lauritzen  Founder & Biographer Behind every fantastic story is an exceptionally great listener. For Rhonda...

Arts + Culture

Baylee's Butter:

Get to know the amazing woman who founded Mountain Born Creamery Article by Evana Mauriz | Photography by Nicole Everson & Baylee Sorenson When Baylee Sorenson traded her career in corporate health insurance for a commercial kitchen and a butter churn, she wasn’t just starting a business—she was crafting a movement. As the founder of Mountain Born Creamery , Baylee is the force behind local artisan butter. She identified a gap in the fine foods market, recognizing that customers who seek out...

Wellness

Kindness Chronicles: A Community Cure

The remarkable story of how the Ogden community rallied together to save a life. Article by Evana Mauriz | Photography by Bethany Sorenson It might be said that the Ogden Valley Moms Facebook group saved Scott Crozier’s life—but in truth, it was the embrace of an entire community. The Facebook page is a familiar gathering place for locals, but for Ellie and Scott Crozier, it became something far more: a lifeline. Their ordeal began with a string of frightening medical emergencies. Scott...

Professional Services

How to Start Budgeting When You’ve Never Tracked Spending

Most people don’t avoid budgeting because they “don’t care.” They avoid it because it triggers anxiety.From my perspective, budgeting is not about restriction. It’s about control. The goal is to stop feeling surprised by your own bank account.Step 1: Start with a “money snapshot,” not a full budgetBefore you plan anything, you need a baseline.Do this today:·         Look at the last 30 days of transactions·       &nbsp...

Finance + Legal Services

3 Things Everyone Should Know

When Shopping for Home & Auto Insurance Article by Lon Hudman Shopping for home and auto insurance can feel overwhelming. Between online quotes, catchy commercials, and “too good to be true” prices, it’s hard to know what actually matters. Before you choose a policy—or switch from your current one—here are three key things every insurance customer should understand. 1. The Cheapest Policy Is Rarely the Best Policy Price matters, but coverage matters more. Many low-cost policies cut corners...

Education

Kindness Chronicles: Rooted In Community

Investing in our environment in celebration of Earth Day this April, we highlight TreeUtah, a local nonprofit. Article by Evana Mauriz | Photography by "Photo John" Shafer In celebration of Earth Day , we would like to highlight a local nonprofit that helps maintain Utah’s beautiful ecosystems. We live in a state defined by stunning landscapes and rapid growth. However, preservation requires appreciation alongside dedication.  For nearly four decades, TreeUtah has been leading that front...