Local Opinion Editorials

Here’s something to think about: You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. To meet your income needs for all those years, you’ll generally need a sizable amount of retirement assets. How will Social Security fit into the picture? ... Read more

Now that we’ve gained at least some space from the COVID-19 pandemic, summer travel is heating up. But while you might be eager to hit the road, you won’t want your investments to take a vacation – you need them to work hard for you consistently. ... Read more

Netflix releases movies faster than I can keep up with and, with that volume of content, some bad films are bound to get into the mix. Last weekend, I sat down to watch what I thought would be a string of movies in the “so bad they’re good” category. ... Read more

Independence Day is almost here. And as we make progress in moving past the COVID-19 pandemic, more of us will be able to enjoy Fourth of July activities. However you observe the holiday, it’s important to recognize all the liberties we enjoy ... Read more

God bless Lin-Manuel Miranda for bringing a Broadway musical to our homes (or movie theaters) two summers in a row. If you are a fan of Hamilton, In the Heights is a must-watch, full of Miranda’s wordplay and heartfelt storytelling. ... Read more

Is homeownership a goal of yours? It does offer some benefits, in addition to meeting your basic need for shelter. The equity you build in your home can be a valuable financial asset, and you may get to deduct your interest payments on your taxes. ... Read more

Netflix’s The Woman in the Window, based on the novel by A.J. Finn, is not a good movie. I am not going to argue otherwise. I would argue, however, that despite commentary that suggests otherwise, the movie’s homage to Rear Window is not its primary ... Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic may have unsettled many aspects of your life – including your financial situation. Even if your employment and earnings were not directly affected, you might have concerns about whether you’ve been making the right ... Read more

Netflix has been releasing some great family content lately. Not long ago, we enjoyed Yes Day, during which my husband waxed poetic about how much he loves saying “no.” In contrast, The Mitchells vs the Machines had him growing very sentimental ... Read more

Melissa McCarthy and her writer-director-husband, Ben Falcone have basically created an assembly line for movies featuring her as brassy underdogs. Last year’s Superinteligence, which debuted on HBO Max, gave McCarthy a softer, less ... Read more

What’s the biggest financial mistake you can make? Choosing the wrong investments? Waiting too long to save for retirement? Underestimating the costs of retirement? All these are reasonable answers, but the biggest mistake you might make ... Read more

The past 12 months have been pretty challenging for everyone, in one way or another. And if you’ve been affected economically by the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re looking forward to brighter days. But how can you bounce back from a financial setback? ... Read more

“‘No’ is my favorite word. I get an endorphin rush just saying it,” my husband joked as we sat down to watch Yes Day on Netflix. Our daughter has not yet hit the toddler phase, so no one is saying “no” that much in our house, but this new family movie ... Read more

If you’re planning to retire in just a few years, you may be getting excited about this next phase of your life. However, your ability to enjoy retirement fully will depend, at least partially, on the resources you can draw from your investment ... Read more

Fear has an evolutionary foundation. The emotion of fear was intended to keep you safe. Fear triggered the fight or flight reflex. When you felt threatened, you would either run from the danger, or fight it head on. ... Read more

When a show is declared “the new Gilmore Girls,” I take notice. Although I found that Ginny & Georgia’s similarities peaked with the single teen mom backstory, I think the Netflix show is smart, clever, and incredibly dramatic in a fun way. ... Read more

If you’re close to retirement, you’ll have several financial issues to consider. But you’ll want to pay attention to one of the most important of these issues: health care costs. How can you prepare yourself for these expenses? First, get an ... Read more

When you begin investing, you’ll generally assess your comfort with risk, as your investment choices will be guided at least partially by your risk tolerance. But once you actually experience the ups and downs of the market, this tolerance ... Read more

When I started watching The Little Things, so much of its style looked very familiar. There are a lot of great neonoir elements including a green tinge to the lighting and the use of shadows, windows, and even an awesome shot from outside a diner. ... Read more

Have your retirement plans changed because of COVID-19? If so, you have plenty of company. Nearly 40 percent of those planning to retire say the pandemic has disrupted their intentions, according to the Edward Jones/Age Wave Four Pillars ... Read more

When you work remotely—as so many are doing now—there’s no natural boundary between the workday and family time. As we close out a year that’s reminded us of what really matters, Jackie Gaines suggests we set goals to maximize our most precious ... Read more

The young people our nation is relying on to take the reins of our future economy are at an alarming crossroads. Research shows the emotional and mental impact of the pandemic goes far beyond the “blues” for many of our teens and young adults. ... Read more

I waited, mostly patiently, for years for the second Wonder Woman movie to be released. It got pushed back repeatedly due to COVID-19 and finally was released on Christmas simultaneously through HBO Max and in theaters. The triumphant previews ... Read more