Money Moves We Regret From AARP
We have all done dumb things with our money at one time or another.
We have all done dumb things with our money at one time or another.
Let's discuss your discretionary expenses. This is stuff you have more control over than a fixed mortgage payment.
What other small lifestyle changes can you make to save big money? Let's look at your fixed expenses.
Many people equate saving with some sort of deprivation. If you deprive yourself of all of the fun stuff in life you will never stick to a savings plan.
As a society we need to save more. Our government can print up money but we can't!
Last month Bankrate.com conducted a survey on Financial Security. Thirty-six percent of those surveyed had not begun to save for retirement.
It usually takes a life event to push an individual into hiring a financial planner.
How many cards do you have? Can you name what's in your wallet? If the answer is no, you have too many cards.
I'll bet every time I have suggested that you get copies of your free credit reports you have made a mental note to check yours. Do it now!
I often hear from listeners who are about to retire and they realize they fall into the category of having too many retirement plans.
The company is planning to open stores in Revere, Waltham, Athol, Littleton and Attleboro.
Check what you can do this fall to save on energy costs this winter.
If you were told to evacuate within the hour would you be able to gather up all your important things and leave in an hour?
No one gets out of this world alive, but we can plan to make it easier on those we leave behind.
The ALS Therapy Development Institute in Cambridge said the drug trial would've taken place in two years if not for the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Your ability to earn an income is important for you and your dependents.
Insurance is a financial tool that allows us to protect the ones we love and the stuff we own from the catastrophes of life.
Natural disasters often happen quickly and are unpredictable. Would you be able to evacuate in under an hour?
According to the Census Bureau there are over 8 million couples living together and these are just the ones telling the Census Bureau about it.
A new app that allows people to find parking spaces in Boston is being shut down in response to a vote by the city council.
According to the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, 67% of second marriages and 74% of third marriages end up in a courtroom.
Children are the innocent bystanders in a divorce.
If there is money involved, people behave poorly! I have never met a non-warring couple when it comes to a divorce.
I'm not sure you should go into your marriage thinking you will be ending it, but you should do some planning.
Should you run out and buy long-term care insurance when you turn 55? I don't know!
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
A hearing in the Karen Read case was held Tuesday inside a Massachusetts courtroom as prosecutors seek new evidence.
It didn't take Kristaps Porzingis long to remind his Boston Celtics teammates what they've been missing.
The Boston Celtics teamed up with the Make-a-Wish Foundation to give five kids VIP treatment and access to the game against the Clippers Monday night.
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.
One of the strongest storms we've seen in quite a while will bring rain and snow on Thanksgiving.
A hearing in the Karen Read case was held Tuesday inside a Massachusetts courtroom as prosecutors seek new evidence.
Striking teachers are going without pay, as school committee members say it's illegal to pay an employee who is on strike.
Staffing issues at the Pepperell Fire Department came to a head Sunday night, when the fire station was completely empty after 5 p.m.
The dog was in the well for more than two hours with two feet of water at the bottom.
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.
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.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
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.
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.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has been removed from the Commissioner Exempt List, the NFL announced Monday.
While the Patriots are away on their bye week, Gillette Stadium will host eight Massachusetts High School Super Bowls.
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.