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If faced with a sudden loss of income, more than half of Americans say they worry they wouldn't have enough savings to cover a month's living expenses.
Workers in some jobs, including many who are self-employed, enjoyed double-digit wage gains last year. Here's who got the biggest pay bumps.
Billions of dollars' worth of gift cards go unspent every year. Here's what to know about redeeming them — and avoiding scams.
Consumer's snapped up Costco's new gold bar offerings, contributing to the company's strong earnings last quarter.
Many feel worse off than their parents' generation as income isn't keeping up.
Compared with 2021, the typical household must spend an additional $11,434 annually just to maintain their standard of living, analysis shows.
Red Lobster added all-you-can-eat shrimp to its menu. Then it realized how much Americans can eat.
Fast-food prices have gone up faster than groceries, with McDonald's seeing fewer low-income customers as a result.
Michael George of CBS News spoke to Edgar Dworsky, founder of Consumer World in Somerville, about how to spot "skimpflation."
In a boon for consumers, falling commodity prices are likely to bring down the cost of sugar, coffee, corn and soybeans.
About two in three Americans say their household expenses have risen over the last year, but only about one in four say their income has increased in the same period.
Chipotle attributes plans to bump up menu prices again to "state of the economy," a company spokesperson told Insider.
The 2024 inflation adjustment won't be as large as last year's hike. That means some older Americans could lose ground.
WBZ TV Political Analyst Jon Keller looks at whether President Biden's inflation reduction act stands up to the test, one year later.
WBZ TV political analyst looks at what's next as new figures show inflation dropped to its lowest point since 2021.
WBZ TV political analyst Jon Keller reports.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole takes a closer look at inflation trends and what it will mean for your wallet.
How does inflation lead to a $45 lobster roll or a $7 small ice cream?
A new study shows how expensive it is to give birth in Massachusetts.
Grocery costs are rising at a slower pace, with some food items actually dipping.
Can the Fed keep raising interest rates and defeat the worst bout of inflation in 40 years without causing a slump?
Inflation rose at a 6.4% annual rate last month, driven by rising prices for housing and gasoline.
Seniors and other recipients are getting the biggest bump since 1981. But tax and Medicare issues may complicate things.
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller puts the president's claims to the Truth Test.
Stocks went up Thursday after a better-than-expected inflation report.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who has spoken about his past struggles with mental health, said a fan made a personal comment that crossed the line.
A Carver, Massachusetts man is accused of running a dogfighting operation for years.
Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0.
The Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
Tucked between Iran, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates is a vital waterway which has become the focal point of the war with Iran.
A suspect has been arrested after police say two masked men broke into an oceanfront Beverly mansion and held the housekeeper at gunpoint.
A Carver, Massachusetts man is accused of running a dogfighting operation for years.
Neighbors and Reddit enthusiasts are making their way to Somerville, Massachusetts to check out a city vehicle crushed under a mountain of dirty snow.
Hampshire College, a small liberal arts school in Amherst is closing permanently after the fall semester.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who has spoken about his past struggles with mental health, said a fan made a personal comment that crossed the line.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who has spoken about his past struggles with mental health, said a fan made a personal comment that crossed the line.
Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0.
The Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation.
Garrett Crochet became the first Red Sox pitcher to allow 10 runs in less than two innings.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.