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Money Making Sense

497 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

The goal of Money Making Sense is to help you find more financial peace. Host Heather Kelly and guest experts focus on reviewing paychecks and analyzing family decisions. They also talk about vacationing on a budget, retirement savings on a limited income, reducing household expenses, the financial impact of owning pets and how money affects relationships. Money Making Sense will give you practical ideas on how to improve your bottom line. Money Making Sense is a 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2021 People's Choice Podcast Award Finalist. 

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10 Tax Tips #9: You can no longer write off your kids

March 11, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 4.22 MB

The new tax law from President Trump doesn't allow you to deduct your kids. But, you do get credits. UACPA member Erin Koller of BDO explains how this affects your tax returns. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook. And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to cover here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Tax Tips: E-filing is great, for both you and scammers

March 08, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 6.13 MB

The IRS processes electronic returns faster than paper returns, so you can expect to get your refund three to six weeks earlier.  UACPA member, Jill Corrigan of Squire Wealth Management, breaks down what you need to do to make sure scammers don't beat you to your money. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook. And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to...

10 Tax Tips: The Health Care mandate is gone

March 07, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 3.2 MB

Good News:  If you didn't have insurance in 2019, you won't have to pay a tax penalty.  Bad News:  Depending on how much your medical bills were, you may not be able to write them off your tax return.  Get all the details from UACPA member Derek Weil of WSRP. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook. And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to cover here...

10 Tax Tips: How Retirement Funds affect your tax return

March 04, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 4.83 MB

IRA, 401k, Roth IRA -- They all affect your tax return, but in different ways.  UACPA member Heather Allen from Tanner LLC explains the difference between pre and post tax contributions.  And why it's important to start saving early. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook. And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to cover here. See omnystudio.com/list...

10 Tax Tips: Reductions in your Deductions

February 29, 2020 09:15 - 9 minutes - 4.31 MB

Gone are the days when you can write off your work expenses. But, UACPA member Bryce Rother, of Haynie & Company says there are other things we can do reduce our tax burden of what we may owe or increase our refund. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook. And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to cover here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

10 Tax Tips: Standard Deductions, they've changed

February 29, 2020 08:00 - 9 minutes - 4.38 MB

The amount of your standard deduction has increaed. UACPA member Erik Hatch of Cook Martin Poulson P.C. explains what this means to your tax return. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook. And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to cover here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Tax Tips: My ID's been stolen, now what?

February 26, 2020 09:15 - 10 minutes - 4.95 MB

With so many data breaches, the chances of your Social Security Number being used to file fake tax returns is increasing.  But, UACPA member Brad Wyatt of BKD CPAs & Advisors says there's a lot you can do to protect yourself. Number 1 -- Don't help out that Prince of Nigeria who keeps calling or emailing you.  Number 2 -- Get a PIN from the IRS so no one else can file a tax return under your name. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's...

10 Tax Tips: Why hire a CPA when you can do it online yourself?

February 26, 2020 08:00 - 9 minutes - 4.33 MB

Do you know all the ins and outs of the new tax law?  Has your property been condemned or maybe you inherited some money?  These are just a few reasons UACPA member Mike Criddle of Eide Bailly says you may need to hire a professional. Hear more about the triggers which could signal it's to your advantage to hire a certified public accountant. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be...

10 Tax Tips: Tax Reform - "Don't use our children as pawns"

February 19, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MB

The state of Utah passed a tax reform bill and within 3-weeks it was dead after a public referendum overturned the legislation. Two big issues were an increase in the sales tax on food and education taxes. The CEO of UACPA, Susan Speirs, was on Capitol HIll and attended almost all the town hall meetings before the bill was passed in a special legislative session. Find out why she says 'the writing was on the wall' for this law to be overturned by the people. You can follow this show on Twi...

Guest Hosts Amanda Dickson & Tim Hughes Preview tax issues

February 19, 2020 00:56 - 18 minutes - 8.36 MB

The hosts of KSL Newsradio's Utah's Morning News, Amanda Dickson and Tim Hughes sit down with the CEO of UACPA, Susan Speirs to discuss tax season. Why you might need a certified public accountant, deductions, and how tax reform could affect you.  These are all the subjects host Heather Kelly will cover in depth in the 10 Tax Tip Series. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be su...

Oscar Winner Peter Farrelly - we will all become disabled

February 12, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 3.69 MB

Mainstream Hollywood didn't think the mentally-challenged character in "Something About Mary" would sell tickets.  Find out what Peter Farrelly told some producers in this episode. Oscar winner for best picture "Green Book" Farrelly tells host Heather Kelly why it's so important to him to have disabled people in his films.  You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email He...

3 Things to Buy in Febrary, and what to skip

February 05, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 2.64 MB

February is the home of Valentine's Day.  One of the biggest retail sales day of the year.  But, there are few items you need to wait to purchase.  And one of them may have Valentine's Day suitors upset. Hear the best items to buy and the ones you should skip with host Heather Kelly in this episode. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and ...

SUNDANCE: Chipotle is revolutionizing employee benefits

January 29, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 7.75 MB

The Chief People Officer, Marissa Andrada, of Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle says companies need to invest in people.  And that includes everyone from the janitor to the CEO.  Marissa helped roll out full-tuition reimbursement for employees and mental health access to Chipotle's workers, including all family members. Because "doing it alone can be daunting. You need a good support system around you." You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does wh...

SUNDANCE: Disability is NOT Inability in the work place

January 28, 2020 23:30 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MB

Actor and disability rights activist, Danny Woodburn of Seinfeld fame and President of Ruderman Family Foundation, Jay Ruderman discuss inequality in Hollywood, and the rest of society when it comes to the disabled. While the United States currently enjoys historic unemployment rates under 5%, more than 70-percent of those with disabilities are out of work. Find out what you can do to bring visibility to the disabled population here. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook.  ...

SUNDANCE: Napoleon Dynamite's LaFawnduh turns Producer

January 28, 2020 16:51 - 5 minutes - 2.44 MB

Best known as 'LaFawnduh' in Napoleon Dynamite, Shondrella Avery is back at Sundance as a producer.  She's teaming with actor Taye Diggs for a horror movie. But, Avery's bigger goal is to increase diversity in films and television.   You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to cover here. See omnystudio.com/lis...

SUNDANCE: No Human Being is Illegal

January 28, 2020 16:12 - 3 minutes - 1.64 MB

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says it cost $775 dollars per person per day to keep a child separated from their family at the border.  It costs $298 per resident when families are housed together. The short film "Illegal Rose" with Natalie Lymor and Jasmine Guy delves into respect, decency and kindness through the eyes of two people of different  races and legal status.   You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not ...

SUNDANCE: Utah's Top Dead Center Films

January 28, 2020 05:02 - 10 minutes - 4.75 MB

A new genre production company is setting up shop in Utah.  And it's co-founder, Gary Auerbach, is specializing in horror and thriller films with his new venture, Top Dead Center Films.   Gary tells host Heather Kelly he has a personal love for the genre, but it's also a good money maker.  Find out what projects Gary and his wife, co-founder Julie Auerbach, have in the works.  And how movie companies can boost the economy in the state they're in. You can follow this show on Instagram and o...

SUNDANCE: James & Steph Perpura Powerful-U

January 27, 2020 14:40 - 9 minutes - 4.22 MB

Learn how James & Steph Perpura overcame attempted suicide, and a prison record to make millions.  Then, they gave it all up to create a happier path for themselves. The journey is shown in the film Perception: Seeing is Not Believing.  The movie challenges people to evolve your life through how you perceive yourself and the world.  You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to...

SUNDANCE: James & Steph Perpura - Powerful-U

January 27, 2020 14:40 - 9 minutes - 4.22 MB

Learn how James & Steph Perpura overcame attempted suicide, and a prison record to make millions.  Then, they gave it all up to create a happier path for themselves. The journey is shown in the film Perception: Seeing is Not Believing.  The movie challenges people to evolve your life through how you perceive yourself and the world.  You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to...

SUNDANCE: Ericka Nicole Malone advocates diversity

January 27, 2020 03:47 - 5 minutes - 2.76 MB

Diversity in Hollywood still needs work.  Ericka Nicole Malone is an actress and producer dedicated to having more diverse films and television programs.   We met at the Indie Directors Spotlight Appreciation Brunch sponsored by ENM Entertainment which she organized at Sundance. Hear what she thinks is needed in both society and on the big screen for people to see a more realistic view of the world's population. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook.  And to see what Heathe...

SUNDANCE: David Lipper of Full House

January 27, 2020 03:12 - 5 minutes - 2.38 MB

Better known to tv audiences as 'Viper' on Full House and Fuller House,  David Lipper joins me at the Indie Directors Spotlight at Sundance. Hear what his upcoming projects are and how he feels about big-name stars who aren't always pleasant to be around.  He's now a producer, too. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you...

SUNDANCE: Spaceship Earth

January 27, 2020 02:15 - 7 minutes - 3.55 MB

Biosphere 2 was an experiment in self-contained ecological sustainability.  In 1991, eight people (4-men and 4-women) locked themselves into an airtight structure along with a collection of plants and animals for two years.   The new documentary Spaceship Earth at this year's Sundance Film Festival details the mission. And Mark Nelson and Linda Leigh join me to discuss some of their experiences and what they think those of us on Biosphere 1 (The Earth) can learn from their experiment.   Yo...

SUNDANCE: Whirlybird with Matt Yoka

January 26, 2020 03:58 - 14 minutes - 6.7 MB

How much does buying a helicopter cost to cover the news in Los Angeles?  That's what director Matt Yoka found out when he made his documentary "Whirybird."  And you can watch it at the Sundance Film Festival. Matt uncovers the life of a A husband/wife news team who were the first to cover the riots in 1992.  And they were first to find O.J. Simpson's blazer as he went on a low speed chase through southern California before he was arrested on suspicion of murdering his ex-wife.   You can f...

Do you need a job? This state has plenty

January 22, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

A new report shows the Beehive State has 4-job openings for every 3-people who apply.  Derek Miller, President & CEO of Salt Lake Chamber explains what this means for both workers and companies. And what happens if the employee shortage continues?  Utah lured multiple businesses like Proctor & Gamble and Goldman Sachs with the promise of a ready work force. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Tw...

What Everyone should know about their Financial Thoughts

January 15, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB

How do you actually 'change the way you think about money?'  David Keller, the President & Chief Strategist of Sierra Alpha Research says admitting you have a problem is the first step. Find out the next two steps you need to make better investment decisions, saving more money or learning how to not spend.  Taking stock of your paychecks and spending habits is a must. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her ...

WINTERIZE: Do You Really Need It?

January 08, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

Are your utility bills too high?  Are you seeing water spots on your ceiling?  KSL TV's Dan Spindle and host Heather Kelly talk about winterizing your home.  Many things don't cost a penny or very little money at all.  Get a complete list of what you can do, inside and out, here. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook. And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd li...

Saving Money for the New Year

January 01, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MB

Is your New Year's resolution to save more money for retirement?  Do you know where it should go?  Senior Director of Research at Investment Company Institute, Sarah Holden, discusses the best places to put your money to work for you. She and host Heather Kelly also talk about DIY Investments versus using a financial adviser. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email He...

Do you need gold in your portfolio?

December 18, 2019 08:00 - 15 minutes - 7.33 MB

If you're looking to diversify your investments, precious metals may help.  CEO of APMEX and OneGold, Ken Lewis breaks down what you need to know about buying gold.  And, Ken says to stay away from Crypto-currencies. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to cover here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Give the Gift of Education

December 11, 2019 08:00 - 18 minutes - 8.52 MB

This year, Utah's My529 plan has gift cards.  Marketing Director, Bryn Ramjoue, says My529 not only pays for college tuition, it will pay for just one class or even monthly internet fees if it's needed for a student's computer. To find out how you can save to study abroad, complete a one-year certificate program, like beauty school, or a 4-year university degree, go to savingforcollege.com. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not ta...

Mortgage: Just Because you Can, doesn't mean You Should

December 04, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 9.03 MB

Never take out a mortgage which is greater than 3-times your annual salary.  So says Chief Economist at Lending Tree, Tendayi Kapfidze.  Find out which cities have people taking on the greatest amount of debt to buy a home and why.  Kapfidze says "just because you can, doesn't mean you should." You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request...

How you can avoid holiday debt

November 27, 2019 08:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB

Aside from not buying anything at all, Yahoo! Finance reporter Stephanie Asymkos, says there are several things you can do to not go into holiday spending debt. Don't make overspending your holiday tradition and always pay off the TOTAL amount of your credit card purchase at the end of each billing cycle. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions ...

Am I too Old to Retire?

November 20, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MB

Have you factored in your mortgage or rent payment as part of your expenses when you retire?  Certified Finanacial Planner, Shane Stewart with DMBA talks to my guest Simone who doesn't think she'll have enough money to live comfortably in 12 years when she takes her retirement. Find out if renting is better than owning house as you go into your 'sunset years' on this episode. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go...

If you love your loo, only flush pee and poo

November 13, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MB

Flushable wipes actually aren't that flushable.  And neither are make-up removers and baby wipes.  Leland Myers, Executive Director of the Wasatch Front Water Quality Council and Jill Jones, District Manager for Central Davis Sewer District explains how expensive these 'conveniences' can be for homeowners. Our sewer pipes were designed for our sanitary needs.  Not for items which don't break down over time, like so-called flushable wipes.  And it's costing many cities over $3,000,000.00 a y...

3 Ways Your Kids Can Practice Money Sense

November 06, 2019 23:43 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MB

Do you give your kids an allowance just for doing household chores?  John Lanza, host of   Art of Allowance, says it's time to rethink that.  And start talking about saving, giving and responsible spending of money as early as 4 or 5 years of age. Learn how to be 'smart parents' in order to teach your children about how to make the best financial decisions as they grow into adults on this episode. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's...

How to take the Headache out of Health Insurance

October 30, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MB

Do you struggle to find the right health insurance for you or your family?  How do you know if you should pay more in premiums or more in deductibles?  And what are those anyway? Owner of Clarity Insurance Advisors, Lloyd Coleman, answers these questions and more.  Find out how buying a ticket for a cruise is similar to choosing the right insurance plan. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitt...

LATE TAXES: What A Mistake!

October 23, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MB

The bad news is:  The IRS assesses 3 Penalties if you file your taxes late.  Tax Partner, Dave McEuen, with HEB Solutions breaks down how badly you could get hit for not filing on time. The good news is: if you are due money, the IRS won't charge you.  In fact, they'll pay you interest on the money they owe.  But you may have to pick up the phone to call them as the IRS.gov website won't help you in this case. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather do...

Grandma was run over by a scammer

October 16, 2019 07:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MB

Financial elderly abuse is hard to think about but is far too common.  Alan Ormsby, State Director AARP Utah, says stealing money from those who have no chance to earn more is reprehensible. Find out how scammers put people 'under the ether' to get what they want.  And discover the 3-Red Flags to watch for when someone calls you. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to emai...

I teach my daughter about finances differently than my son

October 11, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB

Neither men or women can answer the most basic question about finances.  But, women are failing at higher rates.  Robbyn Scribner, Assistant Director of Utah Women and Leadership Program at Utah Valley University explains why. Robbyn also has great advice on overcoming our tradition and culture of not having women understand their finances by giving tools to parents to start teaching girls, and boys, as young as 2 years of age to start thinking how money works in a budget.  You can follow ...

The 3 Real Reasons Health Care Costs are Skyrocketing

October 02, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

Physicians Groups and Insurance lobbyists don't want you to know how much they charge for medical procedures.  And some hospitals are suing patients if they don't pay their medical bills IN FULL, even when they have insurance. Dr. Marty Makary, professor of Health Management at Johns Hopkins says there are 3-main reason health care costs continue to go up.  And he says you should DEMAND to know the price before-hand Dr. Makary is a New York Times best selling author of "Unaccountable" whic...

Is your financial mindset preventing you from making money?

September 25, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MB

Certified Financial Planner Anna Sergunina of Main Street Financial Planning tells host Heather Kelly 'it's not how much money you make, it's how you think' when it comes to financial prosperity.   Learn how turning your thoughts of scarcity to abundance can help you plan your financial road-map into the future.  Whether it's saving for a new house, college fund for the kids or your retirement, THIS is where you start. Main Street Financial Planning is running a challenge called Money Road...

Demystifying retirement funds

September 18, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 11 MB

Finance people throw out terms like 401k, 403b and IRA all the time.  Do you know the difference?  Senior Director of Research at Investment Company Institute, Sarah Holden, explains what all those numbers and letters mean. She and host Heather Kelly also discuss which retirement plan is best.  And can you have all three plans at the same time? You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. ...

How to spot a fake website in 3 steps

September 04, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MB

Almost all beauty products purchased on Amazon.com are fake.  So says Jana Francis, founder of Steals.com.  She and host Heather Kelly give tips on how to find out if the website you're purchasing from is selling you a 'bill of goods.' Find out which major shoe company pulled all their products from the largest on-line retailer in the world and if that 3rd Party seller is legit. **A recent investigation by the Wall Street Journal found over 4,000 products sold on Amazon were deemed unsafe ...

How owning your bad money habits can save you

August 28, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MB

Dr. Brad Klontz, of Your Mental Wealth Advisors and author of Mind Over Money, explains how your thoughts about money -- spending, savings, etc -- are hardwired into your brain from a young age. But you can learn good behaviors and unlearn bad ones.  And you don't have to pay a financial advisor to be 'money wise.'  Dr. Klontz says, it can be as simple as confiding in a trusted friend. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking...

Which money app is right for me?

August 21, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 6 MB

Host Heather Kelly answers questions from listeners about which money saving app is the best.  She goes over details of the top 8 apps on the market, some strictly for saving money, others for investors. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to cover here.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tell your money where to go, don't wonder where it went

August 14, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MB

Retirement is all about your cash flow.  Jason Parker of Parker Financial and Sound Retirement Radio, has a formula to make sure you've saved enough for 'the golden years.'  But, he says money isn't the most important item to have in order to gain wealth. Hint:  It's all about your relationships. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and reque...

How can women feel safe and financially secure?

August 07, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 6.18 MB

The average age for an American widow is 56.  Once their main income stream is gone, they live in fear of becoming "bag-ladies."  Chief Financial Officer for Utah Communications Authority, Patsy Halladay, and CEO of UACPA, Susan Speirs teach women what they need to know. Find out how the conversation between spouses surrounding money needs to be WHY and now HOW MUCH in this episode.  You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's not talking m...

How will Equifax reimburse you for their data breach?

July 31, 2019 14:51 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MB

You have until January 22, 2020 to apply for the settlement Equifax is offering for their data breach in 2017. They have two options available, but which is right for you? KSL TV's Dan Spindle discusses your choices with host Heather Kelly. And find out why a credit freeze might be the best option of all. *****UPDATE*****  Equifax now says they don't have enough money to pay everyone who is opting for the $125.00.  Of the $700,000,000 fund, only $31,000,000 was set aside to pay individual...

Your FICO score could affect your ability to get a job

July 29, 2019 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.26 MB

Increasing your FICO score is as easy as paying off your entire credit card balance each and every month.  Just paying the minimum amount due won't lower your interest rates. And CFO for Utah Communication Authority, Patsy Halladay, and Utah Association of CPAs CEO, Susan Speirs, explains why a potential employer could be looking into your credit history.  They also delve into teaching your kids good financial principles. You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see w...

What does it cost to feed a horde?

July 24, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 8.89 MB

New research finds employees produce better quality of work when they are fed vs getting more money.  But what does it cost to feed employees on a regular basis?  KSL Newsroom Assistant Camille Gehring is in charge of feeding the masses and gives some insight. Find out how you can help your employers feed you if it's in their budget.  And what's the most expensive item workers take for granted? You can follow this show on Twitter and on Facebook.  And to see what Heather does when she's ...

Where is the best place to own a home?

July 17, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 9.33 MB

The cost of owning a home doesn't stop once you've paid the mortgage.  Property taxes, closing costs when signing the mortgage papers and insuring your home are just a few of the factors used to determine the best place to own a home. The Vice President of Financial Education, AJ Smith, at Smart Asset breaks down where you should go to get the best bang for your buck.  TIP:  If you're handing over more than $634 dollars a year on home insurance, you could be overpaying. You can follow ...

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