The Latest
-
IRS pilot program aims to make filing easier for Mass. taxpayers
The tax filing deadline is a little more than a month away, and millions of Massachusetts taxpayers can now take advantage of a free and easy way to send their returns to the IRS. The new IRS Direct File pilot program launched this week across 12 states. Taxpayers who have simple W-2s and claim a standard deduction are eligible to…
-
The 5 R's of sustainability can help you be a more conscious consumer
Being a conscious consumer is good for both the environment and your wallet because it means thinking twice before you buy. An easy way to make sustainable decisions is to follow the 5 R’s of sustainability: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rot or compost. Sabrina Auclair owns Unpacked Living, a sustainable refillery store in Beverly, Massachusetts. “Using your reusable water bottle, bringing...
-
Panel problem leaves family with no solar power — until they asked us for help
If you’re planning on getting solar panels installed in your home, ask the seller/installer what your maintenance options are in case their business closes. This simple question can keep you from getting stranded with no solar power and no answers. In Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, the Allen family took a step toward sustainable living for both the environment and their...
-
Contractor accused of renting out apartment he doesn't own
Finding an affordable apartment in this housing market can certainly be a challenge. It was even more challenging for one viewer who reached out after she said she lost thousands to a man pretending to be a real estate agent. “I didn’t think I was going to cry,” Sofía Mariscal said through tears of frustration, recounting how she and...
-
Residents urged to beware of disaster scams following Vermont flooding
Severe weather can create opportunities for fraud. Vermont residents are now being urged to be vigilant in the wake of Monday’s devastating flooding. Flooding victims just trying to get back up on their feet need to be aware of criminals trying to take their money. These scammers will use phone, text, mail, email, and will even go door to...
-
Chelsea Looking to Hire Emergency Dispatchers
Attention Chelsea residents – if you’re looking for a job that makes a difference, this may be your chance. The city of Chelsea is looking to fill two emergency dispatcher positions. The director of the emergency call center said they’re not dealing with a staffing shortage overall, but they do need two more dispatchers on the team. In order...
-
Dozens of Mass. Immigrants Scammed by Immigration Lawyer, Officials Say
Muchas de las víctimas son parte de la comunidad brasilera de Massachusetts.
-
Looking to Start a Side Hustle? Here's Some Advice From a Financial Educator
Thinking about starting a side hustle to earn a little extra cash, but wondering what you need before you get started? We sat down with Azucena Gomez Victoria, a financial educator, to get an overview of the most important points to consider. “We need to take a proactive approach when we are doing a side hustle or when we are…
-
Helping a Mass. Woman Get Refunded for Driving Classes She Never Received
A woman from Lawrence, Massachusetts, paid hundreds of dollars for driving classes she never received, and was only able to get some of her money back after she called our sister station, Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra. Tomasa Cruz had registered in Methuen Driving School, paying $600, in February 2020, just before the pandemic struck. “They called me to cancel the driving…
