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Dave Says: Spending Makes Her Feel Guilty

LDS Living - Dear Dave, My husband and I almost feel guilty about spending any of the money we’ve worked so hard to save. Is it common for older people who have saved their entire lives, have no debt, good pensions, and Social Security income, to become obsessed about not spending their money? Connie Dear Connie, It’s very common, especially among folks who have developed a pattern of living frugally for 40 or 50 years. I call it the embarrassment of riches. I’ve heard some people in your situation say that they’re even too embarrassed to order dessert in a restaurant. They feel like...

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Dave Says: Continue Taking Unemployment?

LDS Living - Dear Dave, I had a wreck seven months ago. As a result, I lost my job and have been drawing unemployment for the last five months. I was making $1,200 a month in retail management before this happened, but I’m getting just as much with unemployment, even though I can work again. I have a small daughter, and my wife doesn’t work right now. Should I continue taking unemployment so I can stay home and help with our daughter? Tim Dear Tim, Absolutely not! You need to get a job right now. You could make more than you did at your...

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Don't Forget, Check Your Emergency Kit

Emergency Essentials - Bruce Barton, a well-known writer, once said, “When I think of what tremendous consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think, there are no little things." Many people have taken the time to purchase emergency supplies for themselves and their families. Once these supplies have been purchased many people forget to check their kits on a regular basis to be sure the supplies are fresh and in usable condition. One of the most difficult parts of this process is merely remembering. Since we all schedule our lives very differently, we recommend tailoring a system that you know will work...

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{Food Dish} A (Cookie) Day to Remember

Kate Ensign-Lewis - We recently baked your cookie recipes—all of them. (We had to give everyone a fair chance, right?) The result was a cookie extravaganza. Utilizing the not unformidable tasting abilities of our colleagues at Deseret Book Corporate and our celebrity judges, including Lion House head baker Brenda Hopkin, we narrowed down the field and found our winner! Beginning next Monday, watch as we announce the three runners up and the winner. Don’t worry—you, too, can taste some of the goodness we enjoyed. We will announce the winners by publishing their recipes online. In the meantime, enjoy a visual feast of our cookie...

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His Sacred Name: An Easter Declaration

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Mormon athletes celebrate season of achievements

LDS Church News - Several Latter-day Saints and teams from a pair of Church-owned schools enjoyed remarkable success during the U.S. collegiate winter sports season. Their achievements excited fans and gleaned positive attention for the Church across the country. Brigham Young University's mens' basketball team ended its historic season with a trip to the storied Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament before losing in overtime to Florida 83-74 on March 24 in New Orleans. The Cougars set a school record with 34 wins against just five losses, claiming the Mountain West Conference regular season title and reaching the field of 16 for the first time...

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181st Annual General Conference — April 2011

LDS Church News - 181st Annual General Conference — April 2011 Following are links to news articles relating to the Church's 181st Annual General Conference. As the conference progresses, more links and news will be added to the LDS Church News website. ...

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Sister missionaries robbed at gunpoint in Ga.

WRDW-TV Augusta - Richmond County investigators are looking for an armed robber after two women said they were mugged in South Augusta Saturday evening. The two women say they were preaching on behalf of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on the 2300 block of Winston Way when they approached a man and talked to him about behind baptized, according to an incident report filed with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. ...

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Church leaders ask for day of service

Deseret News - The announcement of three new temples and a call for Mormons everywhere to plan and participate in a "Day of Service" highlighted Saturday's first day of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' 181st Annual General Conference. A total of 19 talks were given during Saturday's three sessions at the LDS Conference Center — the morning and afternoon general sessions and the evening priesthood session for males ages 12 and older. The speakers included all three members of the church's First Presidency and seven members of the Quorum of the Twelve, individuals the Latter-day Saints revere as prophets, seers and...

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President Thomas S. Monson: 'The Holy Temple — A beacon to the World'

LDS Church News - President Thomas S. Monson began his Sunday morning conference address by commenting on the 75th anniversary of the Church's Welfare program, which has blessed the lives of many. He referred to addresses delivered earlier in the session by Presiding Bishop H. David Burton and Sister Silvia H. Allred, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency. As both mentioned, President Monson said, the bishop of the ward is given the responsibility to care for those in need who reside within the boundaries of his ward. He said that he presided as a young bishop in Salt Lake City over a ward...