Happy New Year, everyone! There is just something palpable in the air each January – something invisible that silently screams that we are all standing at the beginning of an endless array of new and exciting possibilities. I’m not one for big resolutions that are over almost as quickly as they’ve been spoken aloud, however […]

As the world collectively watches the minutes of another decade fade into the history books, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on some of the more notable bankruptcy filings of 2019. The trend of struggling retail giants continued this year with stores such as Beauty Brands, Innovative Mattress Solutions, Shopko, Gymboree, Charlotte Russe, […]

It seems the hustle and bustle of the holidays isn’t letting up on us any time soon – whether it be shopping trips, school functions, family gatherings or office parties, it seems we are on the move this month more than any other time of year! With all that traveling, the last thing anyone wants […]

Between the crisp air and harvest colored leaves, it is undeniable that the holiday season is upon us here in Eastern North Carolina. But while you are wrapping yourselves in extra layers – and beginning to wrap those presents for family, friends and colleagues – I want to encourage you to avoid the seemingly “easy credit” […]