Medical Credit Cards Can Be Life-Savers And Expensive
Specialized medical credit cards appeal to those with few other options, but you will likely pay a high price.
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Specialized medical credit cards appeal to those with few other options, but you will likely pay a high price.
Automakers are using new technology to make it easier for people to stay connected behind the wheel, without breaking the law.
Getting sick doesn't mean you need the latest high tech remedy. There are many simple cures to little ailments right around your house.
A human rights group shot video of young children in Eastern Congo mining minerals used to manufacture cell phones, lap tops, and computers.
This year, thanks to some last minute changes by Congress, you could be saving a bundle.
Get your glasses ready: 3D TV could be the next "must have" gadget. But before making that purchase, there's a list of things to figure out.
For cancer patients, the treatment often feels worse than the disease, but scientists have developed a new therapy with virtually no side effects.
It sounds like a win-win. Buy a new TV, a couch or a mattress and pay no interest for an entire year. We see and hear advertisements for 0% deals all the time, but they are not always as simple as they sound.
Some doctors are now saying they are no longer interested in seeing unvaccinated children in their offices.
Only about three percent of the population can really multi-task effectively. The rest of us end up getting distracted.
When you go on Facebook, does it sound like all of your friends are leading fabulous lives and yours is just kind of ordinary?
Although marriage is supposed to be about love, it can also have an impact on your financial well-being.
A therapy that's been available for years in Europe is now helping patients in the U.S.
Bullying can have a devastating effect on a child with consequences that last for years. Parents can have a difficult time figuring out a good strategy to help.
Discussing finances with aging parents is not easy and it turns out, most of us don't do it. A recent study found 94 percent of Americans have not had that crucial conversation.
An extra glass of wine or one more beer, and you can pay for it in the morning with a splitting headache. But now, researchers say they have found the best way to avoid that "morning after" feeling.
The stock market is soaring, and interest rates for savings accounts are low. It can be tough today to figure out the best investment strategy.
The wine industry says sales are back, but consumers apparently liked what they found at lower prices.
Reward cards sound like a great idea. Just use your credit card like you always do, but earn points or cash back in the process. These cards can work for you, but only if you have the right strategy.
Ever since congress passed legislation cracking down on overdraft fees, many banks have come up with all kinds of new fees to make up for that lost revenue.
Uggs, and boots that look like them, are a fashion must for most women today. By all accounts, they're comfortable and warm. But some women are experiencing foot problems after wearing them.
New research is revealing health benefits to a whole new group of so-called "Super Foods."
Has it been a long time since you received a thank you note from a child for a gift you gave?
It doesn't make much sense when you're shopping in the depths of winter and the stores are filled with bikinis, but there are no boots to be found.
According to the College Board, more than 900 colleges and universities now allow students to develop their own program of study.
Jayson Tatum is breaking his silence about the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the 76ers.
There was a transformer fire on the Seabrook, New Hampshire nuclear power plant property. The nuclear facility was not impacted.
Sightings of a black bear have prompted warnings from police in Avon and Randolph, Massachusetts.
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.
Boston hit 100 degrees for a second day in a row on Friday.
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.
There was a transformer fire on the Seabrook, New Hampshire nuclear power plant property. The nuclear facility was not impacted.
Sightings of a black bear have prompted warnings from police in Avon and Randolph, Massachusetts.
Dozens of beaches in Massachusetts are closed during what could be the most extreme heat wave in years for the Boston area.
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.
Jayson Tatum is breaking his silence about the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics to the 76ers.
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.
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.