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  insect repellents Jun 3

  Finding the Best Insect Repellent

  With summer quickly approaching, we will be spending more time outdoors and the threat of diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes will be greater. Consumer Reports looked at the best insect repellents to keep you safer.
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  stimulus check Jun 2

  Don’t Throw Away Your Stimulus Check Debit Card

  Leslie Gaydos explains why you should double check that you haven’t accidentally thrown out your stimulus check in the form of a debit card.
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  stimulus checks Jun 2

  Don’t Throw Away Your Stimulus Check Debit Card

  The U.S. government is sending millions of people their economic stimulus payment by prepaid debit card instead of paper check, and those cards may be easy to miss in your mail.  “Not a lot of people are expecting to get a prepaid debit card for their economic impact payment,” said Amy Nofziger, with AARP’s Fraud Watch Network. “If you...
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  surcharges Jun 1

  COVID-19 Related Surcharges May Pop Up on Your Next Bill

  COVID-19 related surcharges are popping up on bills at many reopened businesses across Massachusetts.  On a recent bill, one hair salon added a 10% fee to cover what they called increased costs amid the coronavirus pandemic. They explain on their customer receipts that those costs include contactless payment processing, masks, gloves...
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  safety May 29

  How to Safety-Proof Your Home During Quarantine

  Kids are spending more time at home lately, and that means they’re more likely to get hurt there, too. Consumer Reports has tips on how to child-proof your residence.
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  unemployment scam May 28

  Nationwide Unemployment Scam Targets Mass. Claimants

  A growing number of people across Massachusetts have been approved for unemployment benefits, even though they never applied for them due to a nationwide scam. Erik Liddell got a letter last week saying his unemployment claim had been approved.  “I received a notice of monetary determination, basically saying I filed a claim on May 19,&#...
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  homemade masks May 27

  Making A Homemade Mask? Here’s What Fabric You Should Be Using

  When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Americans should wear masks in public to protect themselves from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, people got out their sewing machines, shared their creations with neighbors, and started selling their products online. Scientists like professor Supratik Guh...
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  coronavirus May 27

  NBC10 Boston Responds Recovers Over $71K for Viewers on Canceled European River Cruise

  Steve Murphy and his wife were among a group of travelers from central Massachusetts who were supposed to be on a 16-day European river cruise that set off from Amsterdam in April before it was canceled.  “The point that we’re at now, I don’t know when I’ll feel safe traveling again,” Murphy said.  He paid more than $12,...
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  financial hardship May 25

  How to Make Your Money Last a Little Longer During Coronavirus Pandemic

  Some 90-percent of Americans are receiving a stimulus check from the government, but for many it won’t be enough to get them through the coronavirus crisis and they’ll still have to prioritize which bills get paid and which don’t. Consumer Reports has some advice on how to make that money last a little longer. Leslie Gaydos has......
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  Consumer Reports May 22

  Tips on Getting Outside and Firing Up the Grill

  Tired of cooking in the kitchen? Consumer Reports’ grilling expert has some tips on how to cook outside the healthy way.
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  coronavirus May 22

  Mass. Attorney General Secures $1.4M More in Refunds for Trips Scuttled by Pandemic

  Over the past several months, NBC10 Boston Responds has heard from families in several school districts fighting to get their money back for student trips that were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. In March, Glen Mair told us his son and other Nashoba Regional classmates had paid $3,600 for a canceled trip to Italy, and they couldn’t...
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  sunscreen May 21

  Sunscreen Picks by Consumer Reports

  Trips to the beach may be limited due to the coronavirus pandemic but we’ll still likely need sunscreen this summer while spending time outdoors. Consumer Reports says you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a lot of UV protection.
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  stimulus checks May 20

  FTC Warns Some Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities Are Keeping Residents’ Stimulus Checks

  As millions of Americans begin receiving stimulus checks under the CARES Act, the Federal Trade Commission is now warning residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities to keep a close eye on their money. “A lot of nursing homes and assisted living facilities that are accepting Medicaid patients were taking the stimulus checks of t...
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  Vanilla Gift Card May 19

  After Hold on Vanilla Gift Card, Viewer Gets Refund

  Larry Conway took a cruise in February and put down $500 on a Vanilla Gift Card to use for the onboard credit program so he could charge his purchases on the ship. “They immediately put a $200 hold on the card for charges you may be making,” Conway said. After he returned from his cruise, Conway checked his card balance…
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  returning to work May 18

  Scared to Work Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic? Know Your Rights

  Massachusetts is beginning to reopen and with that comes some hesitation for those returning to the workforce. “My oldest daughter was born with a congenital heart defect as well as some lung issues, so the idea of going back to work definitely weighs heavy on my heart,” said restaurant worker Suzette DaRosa. Labor and employment attorn...
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  Boston University May 13

  Hundreds of Boston University Students Petition for Reduced Summer Tuition

  When the coronavirus hit, hundreds of Boston University freshmen were getting ready for a study abroad program in London this summer. “We were doing our pre-departure documents and getting our passports, and then obviously everything came crashing down when coronavirus happened,” BU freshman Albert Kelleher said. The London program was ...
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  Consumer Reports May 8

  Consumer Reports Rates Best E-Readers and Tablets

  If you’re caught up on all your home projects and are focused more on leisurely activities, Consumer Reports has their recommendations for the best e-readers and tablets on the market to download tons of free books, movies and music.