FINANCIAL TIPS FOR SNOWBIRDS… PRESENT AND FUTURE
Winter is here again – which may make you wish you were somewhere else. You might be thinking how pleasant it would be to become a snowbird and move to a warmer climate for the season. Of course,
Local Opinion Editorials
Our local writers give you insight of their original opinions on the latest Waynedale (Fort Wayne), Indiana news and entertainment topics. Movie, restaurant, show and event reviews are in this section.
AN UNUSUAL ASSIGNMENT
It was the day after Thanksgiving. As a police officer, Samuel was preparing to go on patrol, but he had to fill out the required reports first. Paperwork was the thing he hated most. He much preferred
RANKING ‘CHEESY’ CHRISTMAS MOVIES – At The Movies With Kasey
I spent some time last weekend waffling over going to see The Nutcracker and The Four Realms. In the end, I decided that if I was going to watch the feature-length equivalent of a perfume ad, I’d rather spend that time on terrible made-for-TV C
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PENSION BUYOUT OFFER: ANNUITY OR LUMP SUM?
If you participate in a pension plan at work, you might be offered a buyout at some point. This could happen if your employer wants to shrink its future pension obligations or if your company has been bought, and your new employer decides to te
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM – At The Movies With Kasey
Currently, there is a flurry of documentaries about criminal justice reform. On Hulu, v, directed by Stephen Maing, follows a group of NYPD officers who go against the department in an effort to bring down an illegal quota system that was le
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TIME TO THINK ABOUT YEAR-END INVESTMENT MOVES
We’ve still got a couple of months left in 2018, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about some year-end investment moves that might benefit you. Here are a few possibilities (although not all will apply to your situation):
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Add to your IRA
REVIEW: THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE – At The Movies With Kasey
“No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream. Hill House, not sane, stood by itself against its hills, holding darkness within…” Netf
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WHAT SHOULD INVESTORS KNOW ABOUT RECENT VOLATILITY?
As you may have heard, the stock market has been on a wild ride lately. What’s behind this volatility? And, as an investor, how concerned should you be?
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Let’s look at the first question first. What caused the steep drop in stock prices we exper
SPOOKY MOVIES FOR FALL – At The Movies With Kasey
For me, brisk autumn weekends are perfect for curling up with a scary book or movie. While there are some obvious choices, such as my favorites, Scream and Halloween, I combed through Netflix and Hulu to find some other creepy options for wat
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CONSOLIDATING ACCOUNTS LEADS TO CLEAR FINANCIAL STRATEGY
None of us can completely control all the things that happen to us. Yet, when it comes to achieving your long-term financial goals, including a comfortable retirement, you do have a great deal of power – as long as you follow a clear, well-def
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A MOVIE BETTER THAN THE NOVEL – At The Movies With Kasey
As a bookworm, it is truly a rare occasion for me to think a movie is better than the book, but the recent film A Simple Favor managed to best the novel it’s based on.
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In A Simple Favor, glamourous working mom Emily Nelson (Blake Livey) strikes up
CAN YOU COUNT ON A BOUNTIFUL INVESTMENT “HARVEST”?
We’re officially in autumn – the season when we bring in what we planted in the spring. But the concept of planting and gathering isn’t confined to agriculture. In fact, it can be used in many walks of life, including investing. So what can you
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A ROMANCE ‘DRAMEDY’ – At The Movies With Kasey
There has been a lot of discussion about the Netflix true crime machine, but the streaming service has also upped their romantic comedy game. One of their recent productions, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, has some classic romcom charm a
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MOVIE NIGHT WITH DAD: A TRIBUTE TO CHARLY BUTCHER – At The Movies With Kasey
My father, Charly Butcher, passed away on August 15th. Movies were something that Dad and I enjoyed together, and one of my first memories of the movies is actually him taking me to see The Adventures of Milo and Otis and falling asleep. I was o
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FINANCIAL TIPS FOR ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS
If you are, or will be, a caregiver for elderly parents or another close family member living with Alzheimer’s disease, you may experience some emotional stress – but you also need to be aware of the financial issues involved and what action
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SUMMER COMEDIES TO CHECK OUT – At The Movies With Kasey
Crazy Rich Asians is the first Hollywood film in 25 years to feature a predominantly Asian cast and it delivers a fun, endearing romantic comedy. The Spy Who Dumped Me puts female friendship at the center of a hilarious movie that can’t decid
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TIME TO PUT EXCESS CASH TO WORK?
You’ll always want to base your investment decisions on your own needs and goals. But there may be times when you might consider adjusting your portfolio because of risks and opportunities. Now may be one of those times.
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Here’s some backgro
LESSER KNOWN MOVIES TO WATCH – At The Movies With Kasey
This week, I watched Sorry to Bother You in the theater and Birthmarked on Netflix. One movie I loved; the other I’m advising you not to waste your time on.
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In Sorry to Bother You, Cassius “Cash” Green (Lakeith Stanfield) needs a job, any job, a
FINANCIAL MOVES FOR “EMPTY NESTERS”
When your children leave home and you become an “empty nester,” you’ll probably make several adjustments in your lifestyle. But how will your empty nest status affect your financial situation?
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Everyone’s story is different, involving a
TRAVEL ADVENTURE COMEDIES – At The Movies With Kasey
Summer is a great time for travel adventure comedies, and Netflix has released some new originals to fit the bill.
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Ibiza is a new movie about three friends on a romp through Spain that hides a sweet romance at the heart of a sometimes raunchy tr
WHERE YOU LIVE AS RETIREE CAN AFFECT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES
Upon retiring, many people relocate to enjoy a more favorable climate, or to be closer to grown children, or to live in an area they’ve visited and enjoyed. If you, too, are thinking of moving someday, you’ll want to study possible locations
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SUMMER ROMANTIC COMEDIES – At The Movies With Kasey
My best friend and I are romantic comedy aficionados, so when Emily suggested I watch a new Netflix movie because it’s a classic RomCom, I had to check it out. Set It Up is not breaking any new ground in storytelling, but it is silly and fun and wo
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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR
You should always be able to ask as many questions as you’d like when working with your financial advisor. So, before you have your annual review, think carefully about what you’d like to ask. Here are a few suggestions:
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Are my goals still rea
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY ON INDEPENDENCE DAY – Around The Frame
Happy 4th of July! It’s that time once again to celebrate our nation’s Declaration of Independence with family and friends and for many of us a day off.
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I remember the 1976 Bicentennial. It was the summer before I turned twenty. I was attendin
EARLY SCREENING OF ‘HEREDITARY,’ SCARIEST MOVIE IN YEARS – At The Movies With Kasey
I got the chance to see an early screening of the new horror film and film festival favorite, Hereditary, followed by a live-streamed Q&A with the director, Ari Aster. When asked about what he was trying to accomplish with the film, he re
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