Grocery Store Safety During Coronavirus Outbreak
Many Americans are only venturing outside to go to the supermarket, and Consumer Reports has tips on how to stay safe while doing it.
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Navigating the Mass. Real Estate Market During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Spring is normally the busy season for the real estate industry, and while interest rates are low, the shut down in Massachusetts and the tanking stock market are making many people nervous. Sean and Hannah Lacey’s Waltham home was supposed to hit the market Tuesday. “With all of what’s going on right now, it didn’t se... -
Local Nonprofit Determined to Bring Food to Those in Need in Framingham
During this coronavirus crisis, people are stepping up to support each other in extraordinary ways, like Daniel’s Table in Framingham, Massachusetts. The nonprofit has been distributing nutritional food to those in need for 12 years. David and Alicia Blais are the founders. “One of the things that makes Daniel’s Table unique is th... -
Planning a Wedding: Expert Says Don’t Cancel, Postpone
As the wedding season approaches, brides and grooms are faced with the reality that their special day may not go off as planned. The coronavirus and social distancing is forcing many couples to change their plans despite months or even years of planning. But a Massachusetts wedding planner says couples should not cancel their nuptials, instead, the... -
Mass. Parents Seek Refunds After Coronavirus Cancels International Trips
To help curb the spread of the coronavirus, many countries have imposed temporary travel restrictions including the United States. But those restrictions now mean cancelations for many students who had planned to travel abroad. Paige Christie is one of 40 disappointed Nashoba Regional High School students who had their school trip to Italy canceled... -
Minding Your Money During the Coronavirus Crisis
While President Donald Trump is proposing giving cash payments to most Americans to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s still a good time to be mindful of finances. President Donald Trump is proposing to give cash handouts to most Americans to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. But in the meantime... -
Boston Doctor Whips Up Recipe for His Daughter’s Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Having a hard time finding hand sanitizer? Consider making it yourself. It’s part science experiment, part necessity. Lily Comander, 13, has mixed up a few batches of hand sanitizer herself. “It all started when my dad and I went to some pharmacies and couldn’t find hand sanitizer and it was all sold out,” she said. “We decided to make.... -
Travel Agents Deal With Customers’ Coronavirus Concerns
Many people are rethinking or rebooking planned trips in the coronavirus pandemic, especially after the president’s announcement of a ban on some travel from Europe.
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Coronavirus Travel: List of Airline, Cruise Line, Hotel and Rental Cancellation Policies
Many travel companies are offering fee waivers and flexible cancellation policies as coronavirus cases continue to rise. NBC 5 Responds compiled a list of travel companies and their current policies amid the spread of COVID-19. American United Delta Southwest Korean Air Alaska Porter Allegiant Frontier Spirit JetBlue Hawaiian Sun Country Marriott H... -
Dangerous Toy Magnets Back on the Market
Tiny, superstrong rare earth magnets sold as toys were banned several years ago over the danger they present if swallowed, but now some are back on the market, according to Consumer Reports.
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IRS Investigators Are on Your Side Against Scam Artists: ‘I Get the Calls Myself’
Every year, scam artists pretend to be IRS officials to get your money. They’ll call, email, or text you, claiming you owe back taxes or say there’s a problem with your tax return. And, believe it or not, they even try to fool IRS officials.
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Viewer Seeks Help With Treadmill Warranty
A viewer felt like a company was walking all over him, so he brought his treadmill complaint to NBC10 Boston Responds.
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Woman Seeks Refund After Flooring Company Fails to Show Up
Kim Roach was working on a tight schedule last fall when she hired National Floors Direct to replace the carpeting in her Cape rental home with vinyl flooring. “We had people moving in on November 15. We were having them come to the house on November 11 to do the work,” Roach says. “They said that it was a two-day…
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How to Have Your Oven Clean Itself
If you do a lot of roasting, it may be time to clean your oven. Consumer Reports tested ranges for how well they self-clean.
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Mass. Man Turned Away from Cruise Due to Coronavirus Fears, Denied Refund
A February cruise to the Caribbean was something Yi Zhao and Greg O’Brien of Provincetown, Massachusetts, were really looking forward to. “Just about a week before we were set to cruise, we got an email from the cruise line saying that if anybody has been to mainland China within 14 days of sailing, you will not be able to board,”... -
Mass. RMV Said Woman’s Real Name Couldn’t Be on Her REAL ID
Come Oct. 1, you’re going to need a REAL ID or a passport when flying within the United States, even to get inside some federal buildings. A REAL ID is a new version of your driver’s license or state identification that meets increased security standards. The change is because of a federal law passed after the 9/11 attacks. When Elizabe... -
REAL ID: What You Need to Know
The deadline to get a REAL ID is quickly approaching. By Oct. 1, if you want to fly within the United States or get into some federal buildings and you don’t have a passport, you will need the identification. NBC10 Boston’s Leslie Gaydos explains what you need to know in order to obtain the REAL ID.
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How Eyewear Retailers Compare
In the market for a new pair of glasses? A survey of Consumer Reports readers shows how retailers are stacking up in both price and quality.
