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There are more than 600,000 public charities all wanting our support. When you decide to support a charity, look beyond the razzle-dazzle.
The deals out there are great right now. And if you shop online and think it's too late, fear not!
Regifting is a classy term for something that has been going on as long as people have been getting gifts.
We plan for the big things like presents and travel but forget the special food and drinks we purchase for the holidays.
UMass is announcing its first two free and open online courses. They will begin next year.
You need to protect your numbers. Credit card numbers, ATM numbers, Social Security numbers, and pin numbers.
Wanxiang, a subsidiary of a Chinese automotive part maker, will buy almost all of the assets of A123 for more than $256 million.
Where can you find some extra cash this week?
Small movie theaters across the region are using all sorts of means to raise thousands of dollars in cash they'll need to pay for the biggest transition in decades - the change to digital.
So how do you find a good financial planner? Begin by asking your friends, work associates, and relatives if they use a financial planner.
Tipping is discretionary! It depends on how much service that person renders during the year and if you can afford it.
Recent surveys indicate that people are going to spend around $750 for gifts this year, but I've spoken with people who have spent thousands and others who can do it for under $200.
There's lots of books about how to raise kids but there isn't much about how to plan financially for a baby.
The legislation taking effect Monday allows these "benefit corporations" to prioritize business goals that create good jobs, restore the environment, help society and attract socially-conscious investors.
Expecting a baby makes people view the world differently. The transition from couple to family requires a fresh assessment of all aspects of your life.
I don't know what Congress is planning to do regarding tax changes. What I do know is that every year around the third week of December Congress decides to change the tax code.
Review your tax situation now so you have some idea what tax bracket you will fall into this year.
Dividends are a way a corporation shares its profits with its shareholders.
There are some decent tax breaks available for self-employed individuals.
Local Outdoor retailer Eastern Mountain Sports has been acquired by Philadelphia-based Versa Captial Management.
Flex Accounts are a benefit offered by many employers whereby you set aside part of your income, pre-tax, to these accounts.
Some of you are out shopping and you may have the kids with you in the car. As harried as you are right now, why not give the kids a money lesson?
So why would we want to give away our money?
None of us want to live with our kids but if you have not done retirement planning 101 you may end up living with one of your kids.
Local company Gemvara has been named to Oprah Winfrey's annual list of her "favorite things."
The annual "Bowl for a Goal" event supported the continued success of unified sports.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Police in Weston, Massachusetts, are asking the public for help after a masked man was seen on surveillance video wandering around and casing a multi-million-dollar property.
Adley Rutschman is already swinging a bat and the Red Sox were hopeful to add him to their lineup soon.
Red Sox Nation is riding high after the trade deadline, with fans saying the roster moves are boosting their hopes for the postseason.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Tuesday with more testimony from prosecution witnesses and a focus on prescription pills.
Police in Weston, Massachusetts, are asking the public for help after a masked man was seen on surveillance video wandering around and casing a multi-million-dollar property.
Adley Rutschman is already swinging a bat and the Red Sox were hopeful to add him to their lineup soon.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Despite the relatively small size of the Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments, the utility has firsthand experience with a sophisticated cyberattack.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Adley Rutschman is already swinging a bat and the Red Sox were hopeful to add him to their lineup soon.
Boston Red Sox fans should be extremely happy with the deals the team made at the trade deadline, according to WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.
The Boston Red Sox traded infielder Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants for left-handed relief pitcher Erik Miller.
The Boston Red Sox have traded for Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman just ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.