Tasha Smith: For Better or Worse

[...]for some people, the holidays end up being a time of sadness and even stress-filled days. If you don’t live close to family members or don’t have anyone to celebrate the season with, the holiday season can sometimes be downright depressing. Don’t band-aid the problem Don’t let negative emotions drive unhealthy habits, such as endless (and mindless) shopping sprees, binge eating episodes, or excessive drinking sessions. Instead, refrain from engaging in any extreme behaviors that will only cause you additional mental, financial, or physical stress down the road. The American Bankers Association (ABA) reported in August that banks initiated roughly $1.6 trillion in new lending over the prior 12 months BlackEnterprise.com spoke with Dontá Wilson, BB&T North Alabama Community Banking President and Bob Seiwert, senior vice president of the ABA.