Local Opinion Editorials

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips to 2026.

There are fewer new holiday movies on the various non-Hallmark streaming services this year than I have seen since 2019.

If you are starting to feel antsy in the gap between seasons of Severance, then Apple TV+ has you covered

Fear of fraud is universal. Today, 77% of Americans are concerned about fraud and identity theft when managing finances online,

Years ago, I taught Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in a 100-level college course in which the students were supposed to learn

Holiday cheer has a way of loosening purse strings – sometimes more than we can afford. In 2024, one-third of

Veterans Day, observed this year on November 11th, often is misunderstood and confused with Memorial Day, but each holiday serves

More than 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2025 report from the Alzheimer’s Association. The emotional toll

If, like me, you love spending this time before Halloween watching scary movies and trying not to get into the

Now that the federal government has shuttered many doors, millions of Americans are wondering how this disruption will affect their

Apple TV+ has two new movies this month that look at love under unusual, sometimes catastrophic circumstances. In one, a

If you’re retired, it’s easy to let your finances go on autopilot. Since October is National Retirement Security Month, it’s

Recently, there has been increasing conversation in our community about homelessness. As the Executive Director of St. Joseph Missions Women’s

The phrase, “In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue,” written by Jean Marzollo, is a popular rhyme used

Before autumn gets into full swing, bringing longer nights perfect for filling with spooky movies, the cozy weekends provide ample

You’ve probably heard about “genius” investors or those who got in on the “ground floor” of a company that grew

No matter what stage of your life you’re in, caring for children, working toward retirement or planning your legacy, unforeseen

After a limited release in theaters, Highest 2 Lowest is now streaming on Apple TV+. The crime drama centers on

Categorizing a movie by genre can be challenging sometimes, especially when they blend conventions. For example, Then Monkey uses elements

You may have heard of the “4% rule” when it comes to retirement. The idea is simple: After you retire,

With school back in session, why not anticipate the return of fall with an atmospheric horror-mystery about an entire class

In life, balance is everything, whether it’s finding time between work and family or maintaining a healthy diet. The same

When we were kids, my brother and I annoyed our dad by bantering lines from Adam Sandler movies back and

Think estate planning is only for the wealthy or elderly? Think again. If you own anything, a home, a car,

Sinners made a big splash at the theaters before coming to Max for streaming. The mid-summer timing of this debut

If you’re planning to retire within the next few years — or you’ve recently retired — market volatility may feel

Recently, my husband and I watched My Best Friend’s Wedding, a classic rom-com that, at the distance of nearly 30

It’s important to save for retirement, but only half of Americans have calculated how much money they’ll need, according to

So many movies and shows these days focus on rich people behaving badly. To me, it is getting a bit

Perhaps you’ve heard the expression: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” It’s certainly true about an