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Gift cards are not just for the holidays. They are also a great go-to present for birthdays, graduations, almost any celebration.
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Gift cards are not just for the holidays. They are also a great go-to present for birthdays, graduations, almost any celebration.
Is your New Year's resolution to lose weight and get in shape? There are new lines of workout clothes which now promise to improve your results.
It's been a tough couple of years when it comes keeping our finances straight. The start of a new year can be a good time to step back and make sure you are in the best position to achieve your objectives.
This past week has been a busy time at the customer service desk as all those presents that didn't quite work out are brought back to the store. Those returns could mean a deal for you.
The Glow Cap uses a flashing light and a ring tone to gently remind patients to take their medication.
We're used to our cell phones being "smart" and able to do just about anything. But the ones we are using today are about to become obsolete as we enter the next phase of the telecommunications revolution.
Electronics were a huge gift item again this year. That means there are a lot of folks out there with last year's iPod, phone or video game taking up space in the junk drawer. But there is a fast and easy way to turn that junk into cold, hard cash.
In a world where bigger is often seen as better, some people are saying "no thanks," and money is a big reason.
There is a growing pressure on men to have the perfect body.
When it comes to paying bills, most of us aren't interested in paying any more than we have to. But some companies are charging consumers an extra fee, if they pay their bill on that company's website, or on the phone.
You can work out. You can diet. But you might still have a little pouch of fat under your chin that just won't go away. It's even got a name: Turkey Neck.
It seems these days everyone is trying to reduce waste, and reusable grocery bags are more popular than ever. But some experts warn if these bags aren't properly cared for, they could put your family's health at risk.
With all the parties and holiday baking, this is a tough time of year not to add a few extra pounds. But with a little planning, you can have fun and avoid any regret later on.
Members only shopping sites have long been popular, but those offering VIP travel packages are the latest to launch.
When the temperatures dip below freezing, do you crank the heat, or put on an extra sweater?
If you're one of the 27 million Americans who play Fantasy Football, then you know it can be serious stuff; sometimes too serious.
It's one of the most infamous eyesores around, and a lot of WBZ-TV viewers are asking us to find out what's going on with the old "Faces" disco on Route 2 in Cambridge.
The holidays can be a lot of fun, but then the bills start arriving in January. As we all know, that's not so much fun.
A new survey reveals that it's quite common for couples to keep financial secrets from one another.
Lance Jenson, who co-founded the ad agency Modernista, is leaving the company and joining up with the largest agency in Boston – Hill Holliday.
According to registered dietician Elisa Zied, daily snacking is on the rise as busy Americans grow short on time.
Working from home is an option many of us would like.
During the recession these past couple of years, most shoppers have watched their holiday budgets closely. Now, many of them are suffering from what's being called "Frugality Fatigue."
For the first time in years, Weight Watchers is revamping its tried and true program.
Are you having trouble figuring out what to get some of the people on your gift list? You might want to consider buying them an experience instead of a traditional present.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Actor Michael Keaton was roasted before receiving the 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
We've got yet another very cold and snowy weekend on tap in Boston. Here's what the weather forecast maps show.
A Wellesley, Massachusetts day care was shut down after a dozen children came in contact with an irritant that left their hands red.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is defending the city's snow removal progress nearly two weeks after the storm hit.
Drake Maye and the Patriots have been wearing "Be A Blessing" sweatshirts. Here's what to know about the Nike hoodie.
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
The Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod potato chips will no longer be made on Cape Cod as of this spring.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night.
Jayson Tatum is not ready to come back yet this season, Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens said Friday.
Eager to attend this year's Super Bowl? Be prepared to pay four figures for the ticket alone — and those are the cheap seats.
While the Seahawks and Patriots will face off on the field, the NFL cities look to outshine each other.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford topped Patriots rising star Drake Maye in the MVP voting.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.