Scammers use DOGE-Dogecoin confusion to prey on victims
Confusion about Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency originally founded as a joke that inspired the name of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, is playing into the hands of scammers.
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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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2025 tax credits in Mass.
Gov. Maura Healey is reminding families of tax cuts they can take advantage of this year.
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Boston woman lost thousands to scammers impersonating internet provider
It was supposed to be a way to save money on her internet bills, but it ended up costing a Boston woman thousands of dollars in a gift card scam.
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How tariffs could exacerbate rising car insurance premiums
Matt Brannon, a data journalist at Insurify, says motor vehicle insurance prices were already on the rise, and tariffs on Canada and Mexico are expected to make them increase even faster
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What to know about traveling abroad for concerts
If you’ve tried to buy tickets to a concert recently, you know how expensive it can be. Think sky-high prices to instant sellouts and endless waitlists. But some fans are skipping the madness and heading overseas instead. “Taylor Swift had over 10 million people traveling globally just to see or be a part of her tour,” said Katy Nastro, a...... -
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 aluminum tariffs could impact local breweries
A can of your favorite craft beer could soon cost you more with President Donald Trump’s tariffs on aluminum imports set to take effect next month.
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Common tax scams and how to avoid them
Tax season is ramping up and scammers are on the hunt for millions of Americans’ hard-earned refunds. Knowing the warning signs can prevent taxpayers from falling victim to tax schemes. Each year, the IRS releases its annual list of the top 12 scams and schemes that put taxpayers and the tax professional community at risk of losing money and ... -
Car insurance rates are up – but there are still ways to save
According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, auto insurance rates are up by more than 11% compared to last year.
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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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Did you get a 1099-K form? Here's what it is and why more are going out this year
Taxpayers who made money online or through payment apps in 2024 might get a new tax form in the mail – a 1099-K.
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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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How to boost your financial wellness in 2025
Here are ways you can pay down debt and grow your savings this year.
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More consumers making minimum credit card payments
There has been an increase in the number of Americans paying only the minimum balance on their credit card bills.
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Frustrated by high heating bills? On Facebook, energy customers are venting together
When Elijah DeSousa noticed a spike in his energy bills, he turned to social media to see if others were experiencing the same thing. “I have thousands of examples of customers who have been really monitoring their usage and their usages have been lower,” said DeSousa, who lives in New Bedford. “The crux of it is the delivery char... -
Mass. residents are protected from winter utility shutoffs, even if they can't pay
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Protection from utility shutoffs during the winter
Massachusetts residents are protected from utility shutoffs under a winter moratorium, but that protection has to be certified with the utility company. NBC10 Boston Responds heard from a homeowner who learned that limit when a National Grid employee showed up at his door. ...
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