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This Week On Wall Street: 3/8
Investors continue the tear they're on, as the Dow builds on its historic gains.
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Investors continue the tear they're on, as the Dow builds on its historic gains.
A burst of hiring last month propelled Wall Street higher on Friday.
Within hours of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, CT, social media pages began cropping up dedicated to the victims.
Massachusetts companies added about 16,000 new jobs in January. Earlier estimates of job growth were dramatically upgraded.
One of the top Home Improvement Scams was the Sandy "Storm Chasers".
According to the Better Business Bureau, the "Grandparent Scam" has been around a while but is still widespread.
There has been a rebound in identity theft according Javelin Strategy. So how can you protect yourself?
Chances are that if you own a phone or computer, an attempt to steal your identify has been made by scammers.
Eating out really is discretionary spending. It's more difficult to save on your rent or mortgage payments.
We talked about take-out food for families and how expensive it can be. What if there is just the two of you and you like to eat out several times a week?
Earlier this week we discussed saving money by eating breakfast at home and packing lunches. Now let's talk dinner.
Packing lunches. It is quicker than stopping somewhere and a lot less expensive.
Today starts a campaign for America to save more.
Dave Caruso from Coastal Capital reviews the week on Wall Street with WBZ's Anthony Silva.
Get a jump-start on next year's taxes. Set up a simple filing system.
Be wary of anyone that wants you to sign a blank return or who refuses to put their name and Social Security number on your return.
Looking for a tax shelter? The best way to beat taxes is by investing in your retirement plan.
Most audits are simple paper audits where they send you a letter asking for supporting documentation.
Whether you do your taxes yourself or have someone else do them, only you can do the prep work involved.
Investments that you hold for less than a year and then sell are considered short term investments and are taxed as ordinary income.
College is very expensive, but Congress and the IRS have given us ways to offset education costs.
If you don't have a receipt and you are audited, the IRS will disallow your contributions.
A study by the government found that big bucks are lost annually by taxpayers who don't take the time to itemize.
The tax stuff has begun to arrive and for most of us it's stacked on the kitchen counter.
Dave Caruso from Coastal Capital reviews The Week on Wall Street with WBZ New England Business Editor Anthony Silva.
If you're looking to upgrade your TV to watch the Summer Olympics, here are five of our top recommendations for watching live sports and other action.
The MLB trade deadline is just one week away, and the Red Sox reportedly still don't know which lane they'll take.
Here's our hands-on review of the 2024 Roku 65-inch Pro Series smart TV that's ideal for living rooms and bedrooms.
Now see this: Big savings can be found when purchasing back-to-school prescription eyewear from GlassesUSA
Learn about the Samsung Galaxy Ring, a new fitness and health monitor you wear on a finger like jewelry,
New changes will have a big impact on migrants entering the emergency shelter system in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts drivers still can't get their cars inspected, days after a Microsoft outage affected the RMV.
A new poll finds that one in five Massachusetts residents see themselves moving out of state in the near future.
A whale rose out of the water off Portsmouth, New Hampshire and smashed a boat. Teens nearby caught it on video. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says she doesn't plan to take maternity leave after she delivers her third child in January.
A Canadian expert on artificial intelligence says that to nurture our minds and reduce the risk of dementia, we should focus on real intelligence rather than artificial intelligence.
Some people with a red meat allergy may be able to eat bacon after all - if it's been genetically altered.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
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.
The MLB trade deadline is just one week away, and the Red Sox reportedly still don't know which lane they'll take.
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said Tuesday that veteran Jacoby Brissett is the team's starting quarterback heading into training camp. But the door is open for rookie Drake Maye to win the job this summer.
Jerod Mayo said every player has reported to training camp, and also shed some light on the Patriots quarterback competition on the eve of the team's first practice of 2024.
If the first half of the season was an indication that the Red Sox are a team worth investing in, the first four games out of the All-Star break are proof that this team needs help at the trade deadline.
The Boston Red Sox have now lost four in a row since the All-Star break.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.