Behind The Mic With Joe Mathieu: Bankrupt Cities And The American Dream
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Joe Mathieu says there have been 36 municipal bankruptcies in the past 5 years.
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WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Joe Mathieu says there have been 36 municipal bankruptcies in the past 5 years.
According to a Fidelity survey, they warn us that out-of-pocket health care costs in retirement for a couple will add up to almost a quarter of $1 million dollars.
According to the National Council on Aging, more than 13 million older adults are considered economically insecure, living on less than $22,000 a year.
A company owned by former Massachusetts candidate for governor and convenience store magnate Christy Mihos has filed for bankruptcy after racking up as much as $10 million in debt.
The maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs said late Tuesday that it failed to reach an agreement with its second-biggest union.
Hostess attorneys wanted permission to close down operations and start laying off more than 18,000 employees across the company.
About 300 jobs have reportedly been eliminated in Massachusetts as Hostess Brands Inc. goes out of business.
Hostess, the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, is going out of business, closing plants, laying off its 18,500 workers and putting its brands up for sale.
The move comes just days after a trustee was appointed to oversee the bankruptcy filing of the company. The decision leaves 170 people without work.
About 1800 items from Curt Schilling's bankrupt video gaming company 38 Studios are set to be auctioned off on Tuesday in Providence.
Upper Crust filed for Chapter 11 protection, after defaulting on a bank loan of more than $3 million.
After several weeks where the Worcester Tornadoes' financial troubles had become increasingly publicized, the team's membership with the Can-Am League has been terminated until it can find more financially stable ownership.
Former Oakland Athletics slugger Jose Canseco has filed for bankruptcy protection in Nevada.
Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling said Friday he's 'tapped out' after investing millions of his personal fortune into his failed video gaming company.
A confidential 37 page memo from Curt Schilling's 38 Studios to officials in Rhode Island painted a very risky and speculative investment.
After years of trying to make his video game company profitable, former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling is out of the game.
According to the National Council on Aging, more than 13 million older adults are considered economically insecure, living on less than $22,000 a year.
The chief executive of the Friendly's restaurant chain has announced he is stepping down after 18 months on the job and a month after the company emerged from bankruptcy protection.
Kodak, a company more than a century old, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday.
Just like many Americans, the maker of Twinkies, Sno Balls and Wonder Bread is trying to lose the fat.
Saab has filed for bankruptcy, now that the company's last hope to nail down financing from a Chinese company fell apart.
While not unexpected, the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by American Airlines is a jolt to the aviation industry and airports in New England.
Filene's Basement has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to liquidate their operations.
On the heels of Solyndra's bankruptcy, a Massachusetts-based alternative energy company is also filing for Chapter 11.
Facing mounting debt, the Friendly's ice cream chain headquartered in Wilbraham has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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An 84-year-old woman says she is still in excruciating pain more than two weeks after she fell on an MBTA escalator.
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Ballot Question 2 on the future of MCAS exams has been one of the most contentious issues in Massachusetts during the 2024 election.
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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.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
President Biden is visiting New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.
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.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
While polls show inflation and the economy are the top issues for voters in New Hampshire, another topic is dominating the ad wars - abortion.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu reached an agreement with business leaders last week on a temporary tax rate increase on commercial properties.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Do Massachusetts Democrats believe Ed Markey should step aside for a younger voice in the U.S. Senate? Chairman Steve Kerrigan weighs in.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
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.
NFL Trade Deadline day is upon us, and the New England Patriots might be pretty active before the buzzer sounds at 4 p.m.
Jayson Tatum scored 26 of his 28 points in the first half, and the Boston Celtics routed the Atlanta Hawks 123-93 on Monday night for their third straight win.
Red Sox legend Luis Tiant is one step closer to getting into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
Jerod Mayo said there were multiple factors why the Patriots didn't go for two-points at the end of regulation in Tennessee.
If the season ended today, the Patriots would own the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.