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We have all done dumb things with our money at one time or another.
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We have all done dumb things with our money at one time or another.
Let's discuss your discretionary expenses. This is stuff you have more control over than a fixed mortgage payment.
What other small lifestyle changes can you make to save big money? Let's look at your fixed expenses.
Many people equate saving with some sort of deprivation. If you deprive yourself of all of the fun stuff in life you will never stick to a savings plan.
As a society we need to save more. Our government can print up money but we can't!
Last month Bankrate.com conducted a survey on Financial Security. Thirty-six percent of those surveyed had not begun to save for retirement.
It usually takes a life event to push an individual into hiring a financial planner.
How many cards do you have? Can you name what's in your wallet? If the answer is no, you have too many cards.
I'll bet every time I have suggested that you get copies of your free credit reports you have made a mental note to check yours. Do it now!
I often hear from listeners who are about to retire and they realize they fall into the category of having too many retirement plans.
The company is planning to open stores in Revere, Waltham, Athol, Littleton and Attleboro.
Check what you can do this fall to save on energy costs this winter.
If you were told to evacuate within the hour would you be able to gather up all your important things and leave in an hour?
No one gets out of this world alive, but we can plan to make it easier on those we leave behind.
The ALS Therapy Development Institute in Cambridge said the drug trial would've taken place in two years if not for the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Your ability to earn an income is important for you and your dependents.
Insurance is a financial tool that allows us to protect the ones we love and the stuff we own from the catastrophes of life.
Natural disasters often happen quickly and are unpredictable. Would you be able to evacuate in under an hour?
According to the Census Bureau there are over 8 million couples living together and these are just the ones telling the Census Bureau about it.
A new app that allows people to find parking spaces in Boston is being shut down in response to a vote by the city council.
According to the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, 67% of second marriages and 74% of third marriages end up in a courtroom.
Children are the innocent bystanders in a divorce.
If there is money involved, people behave poorly! I have never met a non-warring couple when it comes to a divorce.
I'm not sure you should go into your marriage thinking you will be ending it, but you should do some planning.
Should you run out and buy long-term care insurance when you turn 55? I don't know!
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Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
More than 40 beaches in Massachusetts were closed for swimming Tuesday as another heat wave hits the Boston area.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
Dozens of tall ships and Navy vessels from around the world are welcoming visitors in Boston during the final leg of Sail 250.
More than 40 beaches in Massachusetts were closed for swimming Tuesday as another heat wave hits the Boston area.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for most of Massachusetts from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Wednesday
Rescuers were working to save around 30 bottlenose dolphins that got stranded off Cape Cod early Monday morning.
Massachusetts ranks highly on a new report of "The best states to move to in 2026" - but two other New England states have it beat.
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
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.
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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."
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.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, 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.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The Boston Red Sox have won 14 of 16 and climbed from last in the American League to within a half-game of the final wild card spot.
The Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine by beating the New York Mets 3-2 Sunday.
The surging Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games with a 4-0 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Dave Portnoy founded "Barstool Sports" after quitting a sales job he hated and deciding to strike out on his own.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.