Protect yourself before you wreck yourself: How to prevent online shopping and credit card fraud. #Holiday2016

Protect yourself before you wreck yourself: How to prevent online shopping and credit card fraud. #Holiday2016

Holiday spending is about to wrap up and the National Retail Federation is expecting retail sales expected to reach $655.8B (source: NRF). With people in a mad dash to return items and take advantage of end-of-year sales, now is the time to be hyper-vigalent about protecting your credit cards from fraudulent activity. Last thing you want to do is end the year on the phone with VISA because your card is getting declined at a bar.

Can you Take me High Enough? Consumer sentiment, investing and #DOW20K

Can you Take me High Enough? Consumer sentiment, investing and  #DOW20K

Like it or not, the stock market has been on fire since President elect Donald Trump took office. Since November 9th, the Dow has hit almost 15 record highs. Tuesday was no different, closing at 19,974.62. What the hell is happening? Let me give you the 411. 

Ship hits the fan: Last minute deadlines for USPS, FED EX and UPS #Holiday2016

Ship hits the fan: Last minute deadlines for USPS, FED EX and UPS #Holiday2016

Oh it's on people. Today is the BUSIEST shipping day of the year! Yes, I said "shipping" and not shopping. Why is this happening? One of the reasons has to do with the voracity people were purchasing online. According to Adobe Digital Insights Nov. 1 through Dec. 13, shoppers spent $66.91 billion online, an 8.31% leap over last year between November 1st through December 13th. That means one thing: 

THIS IS CRUNCH TIME FOR UPS, FED EX AND USPS!