Local Opinion Editorials

I took my knitting to the movie theater, which tells you two things. I can knit in the dark. And

As we enter the holiday season, your life may well become busier. Still, you might want to take the time

“Be of good cheer” … “it’s the hap-happiest season of all” …”and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first ‘Community Voices’ section! In the last edition of The Waynedale News,

Years ago, in a class about food in literature, I first saw the 1992 film Like Water for Chocolate and

As we enter the annual season of giving, you might be thinking of charities you wish to support. But you

Woman of the Hour draws inspiration from the real-life crimes of Rodney Alcala, a serial killer who appeared as a

The individual retirement account (IRA) is celebrating its golden anniversary. Created in 1974, this savings vehicle has helped millions of

The time has come again my annual roundup of what new horrors are streaming. I want to say that I

We all hope to enjoy long, healthy lives, retaining the ability to think clearly and make our own decisions. But

When I saw that Max was producing a new adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot, I was excited. Although the

Like most of us, you may someday want to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Your ability to achieve this goal will

If you are looking for a show that bridges a late summer feeling into spooky season, The Perfect Couple on

Investing involves risk — and so does not investing. You should know how both these types of risk can affect

Recently, I went to put Monsters, Inc. on yet again and saw that Disney made a new movie about Trudy

During your working years, you know where your income is coming from because you’re working. But once you retire, you’ll

I do not understand Netflix’s budgetary decisions. They produce and release so much content that it is hard to keep

As we transition from summer to autumn, change is all around us — leaves are taking on new colors, and

You know what goes great with the string of rainy days we’ve had? Murder mysteries. On Netflix, A Good Girl’s

During your working years, you know where your income is coming from because you’re working. But once you retire, you’ll

When Twister came out in 1996, I was just a girl totally enamored by Helen Hunt’s hair and her aunt

Do you worry about running out of money during your retirement years? If so, how can you help prevent this

In the streaming era, there are plenty of reasons to skip the theater and introduce movies to children at home

The movement of the financial markets can seem mysterious — and yet, if we look back over long periods, we

The promotional poster for Am I OK? features a close-up of Dakota Johnson’s face as she cries beneath her heavy

You can’t predict financial emergencies — but you can prepare for them. To do that, you can build an emergency

If you’ve retired, you may have thought you closed the book on one chapter of your life. But what happens

Hit Man was an instant hit for Netflix and I was excited to see it. After screening the film, however,

By the time you reach retirement age, you may have accumulated a 401(k), IRA and other investment accounts, along with

“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. “Mother of the Bride,” starring Brooke Shields, is a clichéd, poorly-written wedding movie offering little substance.