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Eating well is one of the most important things we can do to take care of ourselves and our families. For many families in the Commonwealth coping with the loss of income due to the pandemic food insecurity has become a real threat. According to …Continue Reading Coping with Food Insecurity
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
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
In recent years, robocalls have disturbed, cheated, and scammed constituents, stealing nearly $1 billion from consumers in 2018 alone. Scam callers may pose as various government agencies or other organizations requesting money, personal information and other data in hopes to steal from or harm the …Continue Reading The New Anti-Robocall Laws and How They Protect Consumers from High Volumes of Robocalls
Halloween season with all its spooky and scary glory is right around the corner! Despite all the fun that arises on Halloween night, taking safety precautions for both adults and children is important for a stress-free experience! Our tips and tricks below are the …Continue Reading Trick or Treat Yourself to our Halloween Tips!
With summer in full swing, the windows in your home are probably open from time to time. To a curious young child an open window can equal danger. Every year eight children under the age of 5 die from falling out a window, and over …Continue Reading Prevent Window-Related Injuries in Your Home!
In 2018 over 440,000 Massachusetts residents were impacted by data breaches. This month Equifax reached a $700 million settlement as a result of a 2017 large-scale data breach. Yesterday, Capital One announced a major data breach affecting over 100 million consumers. If you have …Continue Reading Hacked: What To Do If You Are The Victim Of A Data Breach?
Summer is here and Massachusetts is starting to heat up. Taking simple safety precautions is more important than ever. Educate yourself on precautions you can take to have a stress-free and enjoyable summer. Going Abroad? Get your vaccines or boosters. Refer to the Centers for …Continue Reading Summer Consumer Guidelines
Disasters and emergency situations can occur at any moment. Our furry friends tend to be forgotten when making emergency plans. According to the American Red Cross, home fires are the most preventable disasters. There are a few simple, but effective ways to make sure …Continue Reading Keep Your Pets Safe!
The holiday season is in full swing, gifts are wrapped, recipes collected, and those strings of lights untangled. However, this popular decoration can be dangerous if not handled properly. We’ve gathered some tips on how to stay safe and festive this season: Make sure your …Continue Reading Shedding Light on Holiday Decoration Safety
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