Money Matters - More Savings: Save On Everything You Purchase
We did a series earlier in the summer on ways to save and I heard from a lot of listeners.
We did a series earlier in the summer on ways to save and I heard from a lot of listeners.
The two major things listeners write to me about are credit and hiring a financial planner.
According to Fair Isaac, the company that created the credit score, on average, today's consumer has a total of 13 credit obligations on record at a credit bureau.
Every time you have heard me talking about credit reports you have made a mental note to check yours.
How many IRAs do you have? How many retirement plans?
It's Labor Day and for many of us this particular holiday feels more like the beginning of a new year than January first.
The average funeral costs close to $8,000 and add in the reception and cemetery plot and you could be looking at $10,000 or more.
Estate planning is an important part of your overall financial plan.
So where are you going to live when you retire?
If you are young and healthy the insurance industry wants to sell you long term care insurance!
So what constitutes membership in the Over the Hill Gang?
If you were forewarned of an impending catastrophe and were told to evacuate within the hour would you be able to gather up the kids, the important papers of your life, the baby pictures, the dog, sensible shoes and leave in an hour.
Shares of Apple slid 1% Thursday, after Wednesday night's sudden resignation of CEO Steve Jobs.
No one gets out of this world alive, but we can plan to make it easier on those we leave behind.
Wells Fargo and US Bank have begun offering loans that customers draw against their paychecks.
Your ability to earn an income is important for you and your dependents.
As one prepares for the catastrophes of life we need to consider insurance as a financial tool.
Next Monday it will be six years since Katrina which was the most expensive natural disaster to ever hit the U.S.
WBZ's Dee Lee discusses reverse mortgages and finding a financial planner in today's Money Matters segment.
Experts say if Thursday's Wall Street sell-off tells us anything, it's that the instability will stick around for a while.
There was no single factor that caused Thursday's 419 point plunge on the Dow Jones 30 industrials.
WBZ's Dee Lee discusses Social Security and coupon clipping in today's Money Matters segment.
WBZ's Dee Lee discusses Social Security and your credit score in today's Money Matters segment.
The new tower, facing the Back Bay T station, would contain more than 300 condos, an enlarged Neiman-Marcus store and a glass-enclosed garden.
WBZ's Dee Lee discusses saving money and renting vs. buying in today's Money Matters segment.
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.