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The past two years have been challenging both in Massachusetts and across the globe, and many of these challenges have impacted consumer finances. In fact, a Bankrate.com survey recently reported that only 40% of Americans have enough savings for a $1,000 unanticipated expense. To help …Continue Reading America Saves Week 2022: Building Financial Resilience
The 2021 tax season is now in full swing, and the Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation wants all Massachusetts residents to be prepared. Below are some tips and important dates to keep in mind in preparation to meet and file with your chosen …Continue Reading Filing your 2021 tax Returns with a Tax Preparer? Here are some tips to get you started.
The biggest shopping days of the year are upon us. Whether you hit the stores on Black Friday, clicked your mouse on Cyber Monday, or are waiting for deals on Super Saturday picking the perfect gift at the best price is on everyone’s mind this …Continue Reading Super Saturday Shopping Preparation
Developing Recruitment Partnerships Across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts August 11, 2021, 1pm Registration is required Featured Speaker: Chris Mills, Employment Representative, MassHire* Moderator: Mayte Rivera, Deputy Commissioner, Division of Banks Our featured speaker will discuss employment trends, industries impacted by employment gaps, and efforts by …Continue Reading DOB Connects Webinar: Developing Recruitment Partnerships Across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Around the world, the elderly population is growing at a substantially faster rate than that of younger demographics. This burgeoning population of aging consumers faces greater risk of fraud from scammers and those who seek to take advantage of them. June 15th is World Elder …Continue Reading World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2021
Balancing a checkbook, making sure your expenses can be covered with your income, and saving for a rainy day emergency are all examples of financial literacy, or the ability to understand and effectively manage your personal finances. April is National Financial Literacy Month, a time …Continue Reading Financial Literacy Month 2021
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are days away. And, the countdown to Christmas, Hanukah, and Kwanza is on. Are you ready to shop this holiday season? As you make your shopping list and check it twice, you will likely find yourself buying more things online …Continue Reading Shopping Series 2020: Online Shopping
Driven by the economic downturn brought on by pandemic related restrictions, unemployment across the U.S. is at a historic high. While national and local averages slowly decline across the country, unemployment fraud is on the rise. For many the unemployment benefit is a lifeline. Unfortunately, for …Continue Reading Fraud Alert: Unemployment Benefits & ID Theft
Nobody likes getting debt collection calls. But have you ever gotten one for a debt you already paid — or you know isn’t yours? Or have you been threatened and harassed by a debt collector until you paid up? If so, we want you to …Continue Reading Have you gotten a collection call about a debt you don’t recognize?
Living alone can be isolating which is why the Department of Telecommunications wants you to know, no matter your income, there are ways for you to have a home phone, cell phone, or internet plan. A service called Lifeline is available to keep you connected …Continue Reading Lifeline Awareness Week – September 14-18, 2020
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