LESSONS FROM EXPERIENCED INVESTORS
Those who have lived a long time have done a lot, seen a lot – and can teach us a lot. And that’s certainly true when it comes to investing. ...
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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.
WHAT DOES AN UNPLANNED CAREER TRANSITION MEAN FOR YOU?
The COVID-19 pandemic has unsettled the country’s employment picture for months and will likely continue to do so for a while. However, the nature and terminology of this disruption varies greatly among individuals – some have seen their ...
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CHANGING TIMES CALL FOR A NEW APPROACH TO EDUCATION
Sometimes events force our hand and push us to take a quantum leap into the future. For America’s education system, this is one of those times.We’ve known for a while that how we prepare young people for the workforce needs rethinking. Over the ...
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WHAT TO STREAM & WHAT NOT TO – At The Movies With Kasey
I really miss going to the movie theater and I hope that soon the studios will be back with major releases—like Wonder Woman 1984—and we can go safely to see them. In the meantime, I have found it helpful that with streaming, if I watch a terrible ...
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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WITH AN INHERITANCE?
If you were to inherit a large sum of money, what would you do with it? ...
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IF YOU HAVEN’T WATCHED HAMILTON, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? – At The Movies With Kasey
One of the few good surprises of the year has been the announcement that Disney+ was releasing the film version of Hamilton in July of this year, instead of October 2021, as was planned. For the minimal cost of one month of the streaming service, ...
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PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST FINANCIAL SCAMMERS
It’s unfortunate, but true: During this period of economic uncertainty, one of the busiest “industries” has been financial scamming. But it goes on even during normal times, too, so you’ll want to know what to look for, and how to defend yourself. ...
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WATCH “FEEL THE BEAT”… SKIP “TASTE THE NATION” – At The Movies With Kasey
I thought I was really scraping the bottom of the Netflix barrel when I agreed to watch Floor is Lava with my husband, but it turned out that the new game show, based on that game we played with our siblings when we were kids, is a lot of good, silly ...
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MANAGING WITHDRAWALS CAREFULLY CAN PROTECT RETIREMENT INCOME
Throughout much of your working life, you contribute to your 401(k), IRA and other investment accounts to help ensure a comfortable retirement. However, once you do retire, you’ll need to shift your focus somewhat from building these investments ...
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“SHIRLEY” OFFERS AN EERIE LOOK AT FAMED HORROR AUTHOR, SUPPORTS CINEMA CENTER – At The Movies With Kasey
While many local theaters remain closed, our local arthouse theater, Cinema Center is offering a wide variety of films to watch at home, and a portion of the rental cost goes toward helping them come back when it is safe to do so. The movies are ...
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WORK TO ACHIEVE YOUR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
Over the past few months, just about everyone has felt the loss of some type of freedom, whether it’s being able to travel, engage in social gatherings or participate in other activities we previously took for granted. Still, as we prepare to ...
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STICKING TO BUDGET CAN BOOST YOUR EMERGENCY FUND
During the coronavirus pandemic, our health concerns – for ourselves and our loved ones – have been at the top of our minds. But financial worries have been there, too, both for people whose employment has been affected and for investors anxious ...
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‘THE GREAT’ TAKES A COMICAL STAB AT HISTORY; THE LODGE BORES – At The Movies With Kasey
Although the move to digital learning has led many to seek enrichment opportunities, it would be a mistake to take Hulu’s new original series, The Great, as a supplemental history lesson. I do, however, suggest watching this tongue-in-cheek ...
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UNORTHODOX & SELF MADE TELL TRUE STORIES OF OVERCOMING STRUGGLES – At The Movies With Kasey
If you are wading through the sea of new content on Netflix, looking for something entertaining, but maybe a little less, well, Tiger King, I suggest two miniseries about incredible women: Unorthodox and Self Made. In the Netflix Original ...
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CARES ACT OFFERS HELP FOR INVESTORS, SMALL BUSINESSES
As we go through the coronavirus crisis, we are all, first and foremost, concerned about the health of our loved ones and communities. But the economic implications of the virus have also weighed heavily on our minds. However, if you’re an investor ...
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WHAT TO WATCH ON HBO NOW WITH HULU – At The Movies With Kasey
Are you still at home? I’m still at home, and thanks to several days of snow, I am starting to climb the walls. Around when the stay-at-home order was announced, I signed up for a trial of HBO Now so that I could watch the miniseries adapted from Stephen ...
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WHAT SHOULD RETIREES CONSIDER DOING IN A DOWN MARKET?
The health aspect of the coronavirus affects everyone – we’re all concerned about our well-being and those of our loved ones and communities.
However, the economic impact may vary among different age groups – and if you’re retired or about ...
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WHAT TO WATCH WHILE SOCIAL DISTANCING – At The Movies With Kasey
I hope that this edition of At the Movies with Kasey finds you and your family well. Personally, because of Covid-19, I am home from work indefinitely and all of the places where I volunteer or play are closed as well. That’s left me with a lot of ...
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IT’S NOT EASY, BUT LOOK PAST THE MARKET SELLOFF
These are challenging times. Like everyone, you are concerned about keeping your family safe and healthy, and you’re doing your part to help protect your community from the effects of the coronavirus. And if you’re an investor, you must also ...
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“EMMA.” EXCELS IN ROMANCE, LACKS IN SUBTLETY – At The Movies With Kasey
I have seen the 1996 adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma approximately 150 times. My Mom and I used to watch it on weekends when my dad and brother were off DJing wedding receptions. On top of that, Emma is my favorite of Austen’s novels. These factors ...
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NEW RULES FOR RETIREMENT PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS, WITHDRAWALS
If you’ve had an IRA or 401(k) for a long time, you’re probably pretty familiar with the rules governing withdrawals and contributions – because, for the most part, they haven’t changed in years. And you may also know what’s going to happen to ...
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STRANGE & THOUGHT-PROVOKING FILMS TO BREAK A STREAMING RUT – At The Movies With Kasey
With so many streaming options at our fingertips, it is somehow still so easy to fall into a rut of watching the same shows every weekend. But how much SVU or Parks and Rec can I really watch? (Too much.) Thankfully, Netflix Originals provide a ...
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PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST LONG-TERM CARE COSTS
If you’re fortunate, you’ll live independently and in good health throughout your retirement years. However, if you ever needed some type of long-term care, such as a stay in a nursing home, would you be financially prepared?
To answer this ...
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KEEP SALT LIGHT – Letter To The Editor
While enjoying the beauty of our snow-covered landscape and warmth of family and friends, Allen County Partnership for Water Quality (ACPWQ) would like to challenge residents to make sure that they are keeping local waterways in mind! This ...
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IS MARKET TIMING A SMART INVESTMENT STRATEGY?
You may have heard that timing is everything. And in many walks of life, that may be true – but not necessarily when it comes to investing.
To understand why this is so, let’s look at three common mistakes investors make:
Selling investments and ...
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