The holiday shopping season is here, and you’re probably doing some of your spending while you’re scrolling. The National Retail Federation says 57% of holiday shoppers will shop online. But there’s a chance you could end up with fake stuff. The counterfeit market is big business, and it could put your health and safety at risk. Today, we’re talking with Frank Cullen. He’s the executive director of the Council for Innovation Promotion. We’ll talk about the best ways to be a safe shopper, and what’s being done to slow down counterfeit sales.

The race for the White House ended in a decisive victory for Donald Trump. The Dow soared more than 1,500 points the day the race was called. And now, investors are looking ahead to the transfer of power. Today, we are talking with Shane Stevenson from Winston and Companies Retirement and Financial Services about what the election results mean for your money, your investments, and your taxes.

Being a new parent can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to finances. And childcare fits right into that category. Like everything else, childcare has gone up dramatically. In fact, a recent report released by Bankrate.com indicates that parents spend nearly 15 percent of their income on childcare alone. So today, Alex Gailey joins us on the On Your Side Podcast. She's an analyst with Bankrate and she shares some interesting information when it comes to childcare costs here in the U.S, including what states are the most expensive for childcare.