The mission was simple: Buy a spice rack. I figured my best shot was at Bed, Bath, and Beyond; a store I had not entered in over a year, much less at the holidays. I had a specific size and type in …
Ransomware – Serious For Everyone
What is ransomware? Ironically, as October was Cyber Security Awareness Month, a record number of attacks, hacks, and phishing attempts were unleashed. Below is an excellent list of cyber security …
Veterans Day, Wartime, and Money Messages
As Veterans' Day approaches, we honor some of our oldest living wartime veterans. Members of the "Greatest Generation" are famous for many things, and to their adult kids, it's often been their …
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Holiday Hangovers: Stuff, Stuffing, and Stuffed
Last week's blog post mentioned Halloween spending hangovers. As of 2019, Halloween had become the second biggest holiday for consumer spending, after Christmas. What used to be a couple hours of …
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Are You a Halloween Scrooge?
Retailers want to know – Are you ready? Got candy? How about those pre-carved pumpkins? And costumes for Lucky and Whiskers? When it comes to Halloween celebration, it seems there are a million …
