We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

Are tariffs the Grinch of this Christmas? Does it change holiday budgeting?
Guest: Nicholas Colantuono – Certified Financial Planner

Powerball jackpot surges to $1.1 billion! Tonight’s the next big drawing. The amount is one of the largest jackpots in Powerball history!
Guest: Mark William Bracken - Executive Director of the Massachusetts State Lottery 

The #1 Worst Christmas Gift This Year, according to research. & In general gift options best avoided when gifting.
Guest: Valerie Sokolosky – Etiquette expert & author

The naughty list: BBB's 12 scams of the holidays.

Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau - Boston