Do Good By Giving
There are more than 600,000 public charities all wanting our support. When you decide to support a charity, look beyond the razzle-dazzle.
There are more than 600,000 public charities all wanting our support. When you decide to support a charity, look beyond the razzle-dazzle.
The deals out there are great right now. And if you shop online and think it's too late, fear not!
Regifting is a classy term for something that has been going on as long as people have been getting gifts.
We plan for the big things like presents and travel but forget the special food and drinks we purchase for the holidays.
UMass is announcing its first two free and open online courses. They will begin next year.
You need to protect your numbers. Credit card numbers, ATM numbers, Social Security numbers, and pin numbers.
Wanxiang, a subsidiary of a Chinese automotive part maker, will buy almost all of the assets of A123 for more than $256 million.
Where can you find some extra cash this week?
Small movie theaters across the region are using all sorts of means to raise thousands of dollars in cash they'll need to pay for the biggest transition in decades - the change to digital.
So how do you find a good financial planner? Begin by asking your friends, work associates, and relatives if they use a financial planner.
Tipping is discretionary! It depends on how much service that person renders during the year and if you can afford it.
Recent surveys indicate that people are going to spend around $750 for gifts this year, but I've spoken with people who have spent thousands and others who can do it for under $200.
There's lots of books about how to raise kids but there isn't much about how to plan financially for a baby.
The legislation taking effect Monday allows these "benefit corporations" to prioritize business goals that create good jobs, restore the environment, help society and attract socially-conscious investors.
Expecting a baby makes people view the world differently. The transition from couple to family requires a fresh assessment of all aspects of your life.
I don't know what Congress is planning to do regarding tax changes. What I do know is that every year around the third week of December Congress decides to change the tax code.
Review your tax situation now so you have some idea what tax bracket you will fall into this year.
Dividends are a way a corporation shares its profits with its shareholders.
There are some decent tax breaks available for self-employed individuals.
Local Outdoor retailer Eastern Mountain Sports has been acquired by Philadelphia-based Versa Captial Management.
Flex Accounts are a benefit offered by many employers whereby you set aside part of your income, pre-tax, to these accounts.
Some of you are out shopping and you may have the kids with you in the car. As harried as you are right now, why not give the kids a money lesson?
So why would we want to give away our money?
None of us want to live with our kids but if you have not done retirement planning 101 you may end up living with one of your kids.
Local company Gemvara has been named to Oprah Winfrey's annual list of her "favorite things."
Two Massachusetts State Police troopers linked to the Karen Read case are now facing an internal investigation.
An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean.
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
Boston's Jack Connors spent decades shaping the city's health care, education and social services programs.
As Democratic support consolidates around Vice President Kamala Harris, Granite Staters are now weighing whether they want her to be the next President of the United States.
An incredible video captured the moment a whale off the coast of New Hampshire capsized a boat, sending two men flying into the ocean.
Two Massachusetts State Police troopers linked to the Karen Read case are now facing an internal investigation.
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 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.
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
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.
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.