Local Opinion Editorials

I do not understand Netflix’s budgetary decisions. They produce and release so much content that it is hard to keep up. For example, recently, they added a new four-part series about Laci Peterson and the exquisite documentary Daughters alongside . . . Read More

As we transition from summer to autumn, change is all around us — leaves are taking on new colors, and the days are getting shorter. But you can also experience different seasons in various aspects of your life — including when you invest. . . Read More

You know what goes great with the string of rainy days we’ve had? Murder mysteries. On Netflix, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder follows a modern Nancy Drew, and on Hulu At Witt’s End picks up a cold case from the mid-90s. . . Read More

During your working years, you know where your income is coming from because you’re working. But once you retire, you’ll have to identify your income sources, know how much you can expect from them and know how to manage them to help support a . . . Read More

When Twister came out in 1996, I was just a girl totally enamored by Helen Hunt’s hair and her aunt Meg’s mobiles. Since that summer, I have watched the classic disaster film countless times, most recently before heading to the theater to see the . . . Read More

Do you worry about running out of money during your retirement years? If so, how can you help prevent this from happening?In the first place, if you have this type of fear, you’re far from alone. . . Read More

In the streaming era, there are plenty of reasons to skip the theater and introduce movies to children at home where they can move around, talk, and hide behind the couch if something (like the Beetlejuice trailer) scares them. . . Read More

The movement of the financial markets can seem mysterious — and yet, if we look back over long periods, we can see definite patterns that consistently repeat themselves. As an investor, how should you respond to these market cycles? . . Read More

The promotional poster for Am I OK? features a close-up of Dakota Johnson’s face as she cries beneath her heavy bangs. It looks like one of those influencers who, for some reason, film themselves crying, often in their cars. . . Read More

You can’t predict financial emergencies — but you can prepare for them. To do that, you can build an emergency fund to pay for unexpected expenses, some of which may be sizable. . . Read More

Hit Man was an instant hit for Netflix and I was excited to see it. After screening the film, however, I think it’s clear that its success comes down to the performance of Glen Powell, the “It Man” of the moment. . . Read More

If you’ve retired, you may have thought you closed the book on one chapter of your life. But what happens if you need to “reverse” your retirement? Due to higher inflation and rising interest rates, many retirees are taking out more money from . . . Read More

By the time you reach retirement age, you may have accumulated a 401(k), IRA and other investment accounts, along with insurance policies and physical properties. You’ll use some of these assets to support your retirement, but the rest may end up . . . Read More

"IF," a whimsical children’s film by John Krasinski, explores themes of childhood, grief, and imagination but falters due to unresolved story elements. Performances by Cailey Fleming and Steve Carell stand out, although Ryan Reynolds as Cal feels miscast. . . Read More

Younger workers starting their careers face important financial decisions, focusing on three key areas: paying off student loans, saving for short-term goals like weddings or home purchases, and saving for retirement through employer-sponsored plans like 401(k). . . Read More

I sometimes wonder if John Green is the best thing to come from Indiana. He writes the voices and experiences of teenagers beautifully, is a passionate advocate for mental health, and he plays the gym coach in the latest movie made from one of his . . . Read More

I do not generally find war movies appealing, so a film about the violent end of American democracy was a hard sell. I do, however, love journalism stories and Alex Garland’s blockbuster Civil War depicts the crucial role of journalists. . . Read More

You might not have thought much about beneficiary designations — but they can play a big role in your estate planning. When you purchase insurance policies and open investment accounts, such as your IRA, you’ll be asked to name a beneficiary, and, . . . Read More

On the heels of Women’s History Month, a string of movies dropped that tell the stories of women making changes, both political and personal. Among these projects, I found a couple of movies featuring strong performances and thin plots as well as . . . Read More

The month of April has a variety of titles, meanings, and sayings, and some are contradictory with each other. For example, April is a spring month in the northern half of the world and a fall month in the southern half. . . Read More

Whether you are in the mood for a classic romcom, a bizarre satire, or a moody miniseries, the major streamers have new content for you. In Netflix’s Irish Wish, Maddie (Lindsay Lohan) has fallen in love with an author whose book she edited so well . . . Read More

You’ve probably heard stories about fortunate investors who “get in the ground floor” of a new, hot company and quickly make a fortune. But while these things may happen, they are exceedingly rare and often depend on hard-to-duplicate circumstances . . . Read More

Spring is almost here, which means it’s time for some spring cleaning. This year, in addition to tidying your home and surroundings, you might want to consider sprucing up your financial environment, as well. . . Read More

The close of awards season brings a peculiar moment with few good new movies, but award-winners getting rereleased or hitting streaming platforms. I write from the week before the Academy Awards, but the paper will not come out until afterward, so . . . Read More

“Save for a rainy day” is an old piece of advice — and a good one. But is it possible to save too much? To begin with, what defines a “rainy day” in terms of financial needs? . . Read More