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Should consumers have a right to repair electronics? Advocacy group shares why
You’ve heard about the right to repair, but did you know that also includes your electronics? There’s been a growing push for companies to make it easier to repair these products.
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Data breach at employee screening co. impacts hundreds of thousands in Mass.
A major cyber incident at a U.S.-based employee screening program has exposed the personal information of millions of people, including hundreds of thousands in Massachusetts.
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How to boost your financial wellness in 2025
In a report by Bankrate, 16% of Americans said investing is one of their top financial goals this year.
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Egg costs are high, so a NH farm will rent out chickens: ‘they're really easy'
Egg prices continue to hit records highs and families are scrambling to find more affordable options. Some are turning to local farms as an alternative.
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Theft of SNAP food benefits are on the rise, officials warns
With a swipe at the checkout line, scammers are using skimmers to steal information from cards used to buy groceries with help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. And there has been an uptick in reports of thefts of those food benefits in Massachusetts, state officials warn. SNAP benefits, sometimes referred to as food stamps, are accessed through…
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Aggressive scam calls from ‘Jessica from loan approvals' are targeting consumers
Beware of unsolicited phone calls from someone named Jessica — it could be a phishing scam to steal private information. The Better Business Bureau has received over 500 reports nationwide of these aggressive calls targeting consumers since last November. “Locally here in New England, we’ve had dozens of people that have been targeted and that have reported just this week,”…
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Shopping hacks to save money at the grocery store
Your next trip to the grocery store could get more expensive, between inflation to supply-chain disruptions and potential new tariffs on imported goods. And data shows that grocery prices won’t be leveling out too much in 2025. According to the USDA, prices for all food are predicted to increase 2.2% this year. “We’re just seeing so much change in terms…
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It's winter — time to sign up for summer camp! Here's what to know
The closer it gets to summer, the harder it will be to find an open spot and the less options people have around affordability, says the interim CEO of the American Camp Association.
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Boston warns drivers about a new parking ticket scam
Boston police are warning the public about a new scam targeting residents by claiming that they have unpaid parking tickets.
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How to save on your heating bill this winter
While it may not feel like winter, it’s about to get chilly. As the temperatures drop, you’ll see those heating bills rise — but it doesn’t have to take a huge bite out of your budget.
