In the mad rush that is December, our “to-do” lists are miles long. On top of trying to wrap up loose ends at work before the new year, we’re busy preparing holiday get-togethers and searching for the perfect gifts to express our love and appreciation to our friends, family and colleagues.

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During the holidays, in addition to spending more money, we tend to be busier, more stressed out, and less careful than other times of the year. Identity thieves can and will take advantage of this to make sure you’re holidays aren’t very merry or bright.

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December brings us the joy of Christmas, but also the beginning of preparation for tax season.  Make sure you have done the things you can do to maximize your retirement assets, gain any available tax benefit, and/or avoid any tax penalty that may be linked to those investments.

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If you've started salivating for turkey with stuffing, tart cranberry sauce and home-made pumpkin pie, you're not alone. Thanksgiving is a time of year that manages to tug on our heartstrings, and for good reason. Memories of years passed are stirred, and many of us look forward to taking a pause from our busy professional lives to spend time with our friends, family and loved ones.

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