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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 That You Can Do in the 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
On Friday, January 24th, the Undersecretary of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, Edward A. Palleschi, presented two Roslindale homeowners with checks from the Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Guaranty Fund, a fund that is administered by the Office. The homeowners received checks for …Continue Reading Roslindale Homeowners Receive HIC Guaranty Fund Check
Last week, Toyota announced a recall of 700,000 vehicles due to concerns regarding faulty fuel tanks and engine stalling that could result in crash. This week, the company has announced a recall of an additional 2.9 million vehicles in the United States, citing issues with …Continue Reading Steps You Can Take During an Auto Recall
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
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Black Friday is almost here! While looking through advertisements for the perfect deals, don’t forget the protections afforded to you as a consumer under Massachusetts Law. To help you prepare for this big shopping day, we’ve complied some important tips to keep in mind: Shopping …Continue Reading Shop Smart this Black Friday 2019!
When buying a car exploring all of your purchasing options to find the best deal is a smart move. Sometimes you may find the best deal online from a private seller. Thankfully, the Massachusetts Lemon Law also covers private party sales. This blog explores buyers and …Continue Reading Online Car Buyers and Sellers Lemon Law
Shopping this time of year is stressful with the hustle and bustle of holiday crowds, which can make returning purchased items a daunting task. Whether you are returning an item after a case of buyer’s remorse or your new outfit didn’t fit quite right, the …Continue Reading The Basics of Return Policies
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