How to Handle Money Discussions Around the Holiday Table

My dentist has mounted a flat screen TV on the ceiling right above the dentist chair. As a result, as my teeth were cleaned the other day, I had a clear view of theToday show and what they were talking about. In one of the segments I watched, the hosts discussed holiday table etiquette with an expert guest.

The point of the segment was to figure out what items were appropriate for discussion around the holiday table. After all, the season moving forward is full of opportunities for far-flung r...