Your spring cleaning should include your finances and digital footprint, experts say
As you clean out your physical space this spring, it’s also a good time to clean out your digital space and get your finances in order
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Beverly police to return $21K lost in Bitcoin scams to victims
Bitcoin scams have cost state residents millions of dollars in cash, according to police.
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Tax mistakes to avoid
The smallest misstep can mess up your tax refund. Here are some common ones to watch out for.
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Common tax mistakes to avoid
Making a mistake on your taxes can make a mess of your refund. Here are some common mistakes to avoid.
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Scammers use DOGE-Dogecoin confusion to prey on victims
Confusion between DOGECOIN, the cryptocurrency, and the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE, is helping scammers defraud victims.
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How a pause in a shopper-friendly trade rule may preview tariffs' impact on retail
If you’ve ordered online from overseas, you might have benefited from a trade rule that lets small packages into the U.S. free of taxes and fees. But a brief pause in this loophole gave us a glimpse of what could happen when that exemption goes away — and a preview of how tariffs could shake up the retail industry....
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4 things you probably shouldn't spend money on
Was your New Year’s resolution to cut back and save? We have a few items you might be paying for that you should think twice about.
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Scammers use DOGE-Dogecoin confusion to prey on victims
Confusion about Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency originally founded as a joke that inspired the name of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, is playing into the hands of scammers.
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Woman shares how a she fell for a crypto romance scam to a dating app match
After her liver transplant last year, Daniele Gonsalves spent a lot of time isolated in recovery. She turned to dating apps to connect with people in Boston. That’s how she matched with David from Quebec — or so he said. “David is very handsome and has the gift of gab. If he exists,” said Gonsalves. “He was very charming, very,… -
Crypto scam targets dating app users
A Boston woman explains how she thought she was investing in cryptocurrency through a link sent to her by a man she met on a dating app, but it wound up being a scam....
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Should consumers have a right to repair electronics? Advocacy group shares why
You’ve heard about the right to repair, but did you know that also includes your electronics? There’s been a growing push for companies to make it easier to repair these products.
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2025 tax credits in Mass.
Gov. Maura Healey is reminding families of tax cuts they can take advantage of this year.
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Boston woman lost thousands to scammers impersonating internet provider
It was supposed to be a way to save money on her internet bills, but it ended up costing a Boston woman thousands of dollars in a gift card scam.
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How tariffs could exacerbate rising car insurance premiums
Matt Brannon, a data journalist at Insurify, says motor vehicle insurance prices were already on the rise, and tariffs on Canada and Mexico are expected to make them increase even faster
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What to know about traveling abroad for concerts
If you’ve tried to buy tickets to a concert recently, you know how expensive it can be. Think sky-high prices to instant sellouts and endless waitlists. But some fans are skipping the madness and heading overseas instead. “Taylor Swift had over 10 million people traveling globally just to see or be a part of her tour,” said Katy Nastro, a...... -
Data breach at employee screening co. impacts hundreds of thousands in Mass.
A major cyber incident at a U.S.-based employee screening program has exposed the personal information of millions of people, including hundreds of thousands in Massachusetts.
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How aluminum tariffs could impact local breweries
A can of your favorite craft beer could soon cost you more with President Donald Trump’s tariffs on aluminum imports set to take effect next month.
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Common tax scams and how to avoid them
Tax season is ramping up and scammers are on the hunt for millions of Americans’ hard-earned refunds. Knowing the warning signs can prevent taxpayers from falling victim to tax schemes. Each year, the IRS releases its annual list of the top 12 scams and schemes that put taxpayers and the tax professional community at risk of losing money and ... -
Car insurance rates are up – but there are still ways to save
According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, auto insurance rates are up by more than 11% compared to last year.
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How to boost your financial wellness in 2025
In a report by Bankrate, 16% of Americans said investing is one of their top financial goals this year.
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Did you get a 1099-K form? Here's what it is and why more are going out this year
Taxpayers who made money online or through payment apps in 2024 might get a new tax form in the mail – a 1099-K.
