​Having more money is usually near the top of our wish lists for the New Year. Over the centuries, cultural practices arose in hopes of influencing fate to provide us with cash. 

You're all set for the party, or maybe you're staying in tonight. Either way, you're thinking about what you're going to do differently next year. It's a clean slate, a fresh start. Time to make those resolutions! However, setting New Year's intentions may actually work better for you instead. Here's why.

Time to imbibe....

New Year's Eve brings visions of pulsating lights, loud parties, and lots and lots of alcohol. As we head out to the liquor store to stock up for the big night, illuminated signs scream brightly when we approach the door. 'Wine and Spirits' often glows dangerously in bold neon. Spirits? Why do they call it that? What exactly does 'spirits' mean?