Does Mom Have Enough Money?
According to the National Council on Aging, more than 13 million older adults are considered economically insecure, living on less than $22,000 a year.
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According to the National Council on Aging, more than 13 million older adults are considered economically insecure, living on less than $22,000 a year.
The investors who lost billions of dollars in the Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme may actually get all of their lost investments back.
Every mom I know has stuff she has been saving for years. Now's the perfect time to get her organized.
May is Older Americans Month, designed to celebrate our older adults and their contributions to our communities and country.
Estate planning is a key element in any financial plan, no matter what your age.
A 2-year-old Cambridge start-up with just 20 employees has raised nearly $4 million in its first round of funding from investors.
According to Wikipedia a "Starter Marriage" is a first marriage that lasts five years or less and ends without the couple having any children together.
AAA Southern New England is rolling out a bicycle roadside assistance for National Bike Month.
Three recent Harvard grads are trying to change the phrase "Bon Appetite" to "Bug Appetite" by introducing a new chip made out of crickets.
Should you loan or give your adult kids money?
These are kids that were once launched and are now asking to live in the basement playroom.
We discussed the Boomers earlier in April but what about their kids?
At 60, retirement is so close you can actually taste it, but you haven't saved enough and you know unless you win the lottery there will never be a million dollars in your bank account, so what can you do?
According to Fidelity most workers should aim to save at least 8 times their ending salary in order to meet basic income needs in retirement.
To be on schedule for retirement, at age 45 you should have 3 times your salary saved.
This is a tough decade. You now want the grown-up things like marriage and kids, so becoming a millionaire make take a back seat.
I thought we would spend the week helping our listeners become millionaires. Or at least half millionaires.
So what is the Schumer box?
The Boston Marathon bombings put members of the news media in new and unfamiliar roles last year.
According to The National Foundation for Credit Counseling, 39% of consumers who use credit cards carry more than $8,000 of debt.
Credit scores are a quick and easy method for creditors to judge you as a potential customer.
The three large reporting companies, TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian, will provide you with an annual free copy of your credit report, but you must ask for it.
The latest Federal Reserve numbers from January has revolving consumer debt at $835 billion dollars.
Credit card companies can no longer easily sign a kid up for a credit card.
April is Financial Literacy Month and The American Bankers Association is sponsoring a Teach Children to Save Day tomorrow, April 11th.
Marblehead and Beverly students and staff will return to school on Wednesday, November 27.
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
China, Mexico, and Canada are the three largest importers into the United States.
Massachusetts shoppers are waiting until the last minute to hit the grocery store
Three Mount Wachusett Community College students were struck by a bus. This is the second accident in two weeks.
One of the strongest storms we've seen in quite a while will bring rain and snow on Thanksgiving.
Marblehead students and staff will return to school on Wednesday, November 27.
A hearing in the Karen Read case was held Tuesday inside a Massachusetts courtroom as prosecutors seek new evidence.
The Boston Marathon is finally paying runners who were due prize money after other runners who finished ahead of them were later disqualified for doping.
The Red Sox have been rumored to be making a push to sign Juan Soto, and they've reportedly made their official offer.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers spoke to reporters on Tuesday and returned to the practice field for the first time following his October arrest.
The Red Sox have been rumored to be making a push to sign Juan Soto, and they've reportedly made their official offer.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
It didn't take Kristaps Porzingis long to remind his Boston Celtics teammates what they've been missing.
Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 3-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.