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Snow Birds: Where Do You Want To Nest?
Winter is coming. The real snowbirds, the Juncos, are down from Canada and are at the bird feeders.
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Winter is coming. The real snowbirds, the Juncos, are down from Canada and are at the bird feeders.
Well it's begun! Get on any highway in Massachusetts and you will see the RVs heading south.
The ribbon has been cut and the music is underway at the new headquarters of Levant Power in Woburn.
It was a positive week in the markets. Anthony Silva has more in "This Week On Wall Street."
Only 70% of employers currently offer retirement plans. And of those that did offer retirement plans only 52% of workers participated.
A new survey finds that for the first time, Massachusetts has replaced California as when it comes to promoting energy efficiency.
A recent study found the average 401(k) balance is close to $40,000. That's not enough!
Congress realized a couple of years back that most workers will not have enough retirement savings set aside for their golden years.
You may have a 401(k), a 403(b) which is for nonprofit organizations such as schools and hospitals, a 457 plan which covers state, county and city employees and there is a Thrift Savings Plan for federal employees.
Congress designated this week (3rd week of October) as National Save for Retirement Week.
The board has voted to earmark a small portion of the state's pension funds to these smaller companies, including some of those that are minority-owned.
Planning for your retirement should begin with your first job.
Social Security benefits are not just retirement benefits.
The income gap is a scary realty and I hope by the time our granddaughters are working their pay will be equal to their male co-workers.
A hundred years ago an estimated 5 million women went to work outside the home every day.
I would like to proclaim this week, national Bag Lady Week.
Dave Caruso of Coastal Capital Group in Danvers talks about jobs and Jobs.
This is the CYA part of your financial plan. Step 5. Cover Your Assets!
These are the barriers to financial success. The landmines of life.
Facing mounting debt, the Friendly's ice cream chain headquartered in Wilbraham has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Step 3 in putting together your financial plan is to start saving and investing to reach your goals.
You will need to figure out your net worth and do a cash flow to figure how and where you are spending your money.
Today is the beginning of Financial Planning Week.
Wall Street has the worst quarter since 2008.
According to a national study done by FINRA's Investor Education Foundation less than 44% of Massachusetts residents have an adequate rainy day fund.
Nurses at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital have voted overwhelmingly to go on a one-day strike.
Two men were sent flying into the ocean when a boat was capsized by a whale off the New Hampshire coast.
As excitement builds for the Paris Olympics, a Massachusetts fencing club is cheering on two former students competing among the world's best for a chance at gold.
A veteran Brewster police officer is on administrative leave, after facing disturbing felony charges involving inappropriate videos of naked young girls.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A police officer is recovering after he was struck by a construction vehicle in Boston Thursday afternoon.
The family of a Boston man is looking for answers after he was gunned down by a shooter police say was on a moped.
Nurses at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital have voted overwhelmingly to go on a one-day strike.
Two men were sent flying into the ocean when a boat was capsized by a whale off the New Hampshire coast.
A popular public swimming pool in Charlestown has finally re-opened after a long struggle with the city of Boston.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
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.
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.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
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.
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.
After his promising rookie season ended after just four games because of a torn labrum, Patriots top cornerback Christian Gonzalez is happy to be back on the field for training camp.
Antonio Gibson missed the first day of practice, but the New England running back returned to the field Thursday for Day 2 of Patriots training camp.
Jayson Tatum is everywhere this summer. Soon enough, the Celtics superstar will be offering up some "cheers" in a newsstand near you.
The Red Sox and Alex Cora agreeing to a three-year contract extension came as a bit of a surprise on Wednesday. But it's a welcome surprise because of what it means for the franchise.
Brenton Doyle hit a grand slam, one of four home runs by Colorado, and the Rockies tied a franchise record for runs in a 20-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
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.