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Self-destructing messages, purchases verified by a selfie, and a bracelet monitor that measures your heart rate — these are just a few of the technologies recently developed to keep up with digital safety and security according to a study conducted by MasterCard and PSFK Labs.

“Bond, James Bond.” Last year’s Spectre marked Daniel Craig's fourth appearance as agent 007 and was the 24th movie in the Bond series since it debuted in 1962 with Dr. No. 007James.com reports that the total gross revenue for the films stands at $14,614,866,282. Actor Sean Connery branded the role of 007 while starring in the first six films based on author Ian Fleming’s 14 Bond novels.

Chances are, most Americans can't afford to die — die and have a proper burial, that is. The cost of a decent funeral is skyrocketing. The National Funeral Directors Association compared prices for funeral processions and services from 2004 to 2014 and discovered that the previous cost of $6,580 for a viewing, burial and often required funeral vault is now $8,508.

More than 150 million shoppers participated in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year, increasing retail sales dramatically. Online sales alone were estimated at nearly 3.07 billion dollars, a 16% increase from last year's numbers and the season isn't over yet. With big money at stake, you may want to gamble big, but there are some risks you shouldn't take — like guaranteeing your check payments. How do you keep your assets secure and momentum going while wearing the many hats that your business requires?