Money

The holidays can put a financial strain on those shopping for loved ones or even themselves.Adam Craig is an associate professor of marketing at the University of Kentucky. He says companies are advertising Christmas and Black Friday deals earlier than ever.

Kentucky is providing one time, 120 dollar payments to children in need of food for the summer season.

Lexington authorities are following up on a dozen or so cases of fake $100 bills or "prop" money. Police Sergeant Brad Williams said many of the bills…