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There are multiple ways to measure the value of a movie. Of course, there’s artistic quality, but there is also

If you’re getting close to retirement, you’re probably thinking about the ways your life will soon be changing. And one

The American Historical Association (AHA) and Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) have released a national survey of Americans’ views on history.

Mysteries set at luxury destinations seem to be the trend of the summer. Over the last few weeks, I checked

I think a children’s movie is about the only context in which it is acceptable to use a jungle raccoon’s

You may have heard that it’s important to take the emotions out of investing. But is this true for all

After I reviewed The Conjuring III earlier this summer, I started to get suggested articles about the Warrens and their

Many people have decided that bitcoin is the next big thing – and they are backing up their enthusiasm with

Here’s something to think about: You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. To meet your income needs

Now that we’ve gained at least some space from the COVID-19 pandemic, summer travel is heating up. But while you

Netflix releases movies faster than I can keep up with and, with that volume of content, some bad films are

Independence Day is almost here. And as we make progress in moving past the COVID-19 pandemic, more of us will

God bless Lin-Manuel Miranda for bringing a Broadway musical to our homes (or movie theaters) two summers in a row.

Is homeownership a goal of yours? It does offer some benefits, in addition to meeting your basic need for shelter.

The COVID-19 pandemic may have unsettled many aspects of your life – including your financial situation. Even if your employment

Netflix’s The Woman in the Window, based on the novel by A.J. Finn, is not a good movie. I am

Netflix has been releasing some great family content lately. Not long ago, we enjoyed Yes Day, during which my husband

What’s the biggest financial mistake you can make? Choosing the wrong investments? Waiting too long to save for retirement? Underestimating

Melissa McCarthy and her writer-director-husband, Ben Falcone have basically created an assembly line for movies featuring her as brassy underdogs.

The past 12 months have been pretty challenging for everyone, in one way or another. And if you’ve been affected

“‘No’ is my favorite word. I get an endorphin rush just saying it,” my husband joked as we sat down

Fear has an evolutionary foundation. The emotion of fear was intended to keep you safe. Fear triggered the fight or

If you’re planning to retire in just a few years, you may be getting excited about this next phase of

When a show is declared “the new Gilmore Girls,” I take notice. Although I found that Ginny & Georgia’s similarities

If you’re close to retirement, you’ll have several financial issues to consider. But you’ll want to pay attention to one

When you begin investing, you’ll generally assess your comfort with risk, as your investment choices will be guided at least

When I started watching The Little Things, so much of its style looked very familiar. There are a lot of

Have your retirement plans changed because of COVID-19? If so, you have plenty of company. Nearly 40 percent of those