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Roadways are seeing a lot less traffic these days as businesses remain shuttered and much of the state is adhering to the stay-at-home policy initiated by Governor Baker’s state of emergency. Just the same, people have continued to shop for and purchase cars during the …Continue Reading What to Do If You Buy a Car That is a Lemon
On March 25th President Donald Trump signed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package which included an emergency universal income payment of $1,200 for most Americans who earn under $75,000 a year. The IRS will make prorated payments to those making up to $99,000 a year. …Continue Reading Show Me the Money
Dressing for work has taken on a whole new meaning in the time of a global pandemic. Where it once would have been considered inappropriate to show up in public with your face covered, the opposite is now true especially for the Massachusetts’ essential workers …Continue Reading Suiting Up to Protect Essential Workers and the Public
If layoffs, furloughs, and continued economic uncertainty have you concerned about keeping afloat during the global pandemic, the financial lifeline you need may be easier to obtain than you think. Banks, credit unions, mortgage servicers, and other financial industry professionals recognize the financial impact of …Continue Reading Relief for the Weary: Financial Institutions Make Accommodations Amid COVID-19 Emergency
While schools and businesses are closed and everyone is practicing social distancing in an attempt to curtail the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), there is one group that is hard at work—scammers. Seeing an opportunity to take advantage in growing numbers, scammers are both resorting …Continue Reading Beware of Coronavirus Scams
Today marks the beginning of 23rd annual National Consumer Protection Week, a weeklong celebration of understanding consumer rights and making well-informed decisions about money championed by the Federal Trade Commissions’ (FTC). Educating consumers about fraud threats and other protection issues has become vital in recent …Continue Reading National Consumer Protection Week 2020
For the first time in a Presidential Primary cycle, early voting will be made available to the citizens of Massachusetts, one week ahead of the Super Tuesday contests, where the Commonwealth’s pledged/bound delegates will be up for contention. Early Voting will take place this business …Continue Reading Voting Early in Massachusetts: Here’s What You Need To Know
It’s America Saves Week! Since 2007 America Saves Week has been an annual celebration as well as a call to action for consumers to commit to saving successfully. America Saves connects thousands of government, non-profit and corporate institutions to communities and consumers who take the …Continue Reading America Saves Week 2020
Are you thinking about starting home improvement projects, but would rather wait for the spring or summer months? While hiring contractors and beginning work on such projects seem more like tasks for warmer weather, the winter may be an excellent time to assess the state …Continue Reading Home Improvements You Can Do This Winter
Every year on February 14th, Valentine’s Day encourages trading gifts, purchasing roses, and special romantic evenings with your partner. It could be the day your sweetheart looks forward to the most in February. Though it may be the most romantic day of the year, you …Continue Reading Precautions to Take When You Encounter a Romance Scam
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