Fair Trade Fakes? Don't Believe All The Labels
Many shoppers are paying more for products that are mislabeled and not really made in any socially conscious manner.
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Many shoppers are paying more for products that are mislabeled and not really made in any socially conscious manner.
Women have come a long way since Rosie the Riveter. Female-owned businesses have actually been one of the few bright spots in the otherwise dismal economy.
A Lot of baby boomers are betting on the value of their home to help get them through retirement. But the money they were banking on might not be there.
In the last year, the Better Business Bureau has received more than 27,000 complaints about cell phone companies, many from customers who were hit with unexpected roaming fees.
Dr. Charles Foster says couples can improve their chances of success if they remember five letters.
There are several smart phone applications and other devices designed to keep drivers from dozing off while they are driving.
Here's one way to make a little extra money: rent things you don't always use.
Several hundred people have complained to the Better Business Bureau saying they were victims of solar scams.
ID theft is one of the fastest growing crimes, and thieves are preying on children more and more often.
A growing number of mobile applications allow you to find homes for sale with a single tap of your finger.
Finding a job is tough, so marketing yourself successfully on a resume has never been more important.
More parents are deciding to hold-off on kindergarten.
It already seems you can use your smart phone for just about anything these days, but now there is something else.
Bookrenter.com now partners with various suppliers providing access to more than five million textbooks, most at a steep discount.
Sniqueaway is a members only site based in Charlestown that offers substantial savings on hotel rooms around the world.
IV Vitamin Therapy is being offered in more alternative and homeopathic doctor's offices. At one time it was only for patients diagnosed with a specific disease. Now it's for anyone.
You might think the hours your kids spend on the web are a waste of time, but what if they were surfing web sites that let them explore potential careers?
If you're interested in selling some stuff around your house to make extra money, you might want to think about making a quick video.
Reading grocery store labels can be tricky for those trying to be careful about what they eat. Sometimes labels help, sometimes they just add to the problem
If you love to shop but hate to pay full price, there is a new trend you may want to check out.
Hundreds of brides have been ripped off in online wedding dress scams. Instead of their dream dress, they are receiving a cheap replica.
Depilar is a two-step gel applied to the skin. The claim behind it is that enzymes in each part of the gel damage the hair's roots, slowing and eventually stopping the hair from growing back.
Retouching everyday portraits of children is becoming more common due to advanced technology, and it's happening more frequently to younger and younger kids.
New research says you might do better if you trade that bed in for a hammock.
Market research companies offer Internet users money for testing products and websites, and some testers say they're able to make hundreds of dollars a month from their own homes.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $1 million donation to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank ahead of their wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
For a group of Pan-Mass Challenge riders, the "ice couch" in Wellfleet has special meaning.
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras were each issued a seven-game suspension by Major League Baseball on Thursday.
Boston hit a record high temperature on Thursday, but thunderstorms could be on the horizon for July 4th, threatening fireworks displays across Massachusetts.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Due to extreme heat, the public will not be able to access the Esplanade for Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration until 4 p.m. Saturday.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $1 million donation to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank ahead of their wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
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.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
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.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
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."
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.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
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.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Washington Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras were each issued a seven-game suspension by Major League Baseball on Thursday.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Jaylen Brown is headed to Philadelphia in a stunning trade. The Celtics get Paul George and draft picks in return.
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.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.