7 TIPS for Saving on Property Taxes

Could your property tax bill be too high? These days everyone is looking to save big bucks — and we found some major league savings may be close to home. In fact, it IS your home! Some people are getting big breaks on their taxes. What are the chances it’s happening in your hometown? How can you cash in? We... More

7 TIPS for Shopping at Liquidation Sales

It’s a troubling sign of the economic times: Some of America’s most well known stores are going out of business and liquidating their inventory. The sales may seem like a chance to pick up some good deals, but put away your wallet just for a moment. We found there are definite pitfalls to liquidation... More

7 TIPS for Handling Hiked Credit Card Fees

As if there’s not enough financial turmoil right now, we’ve found that millions of Americans are getting bad news in the mail — their credit card interest rates are skyrocketing. In some cases interest rates are increasing from 6.9% to 24.99%. It’s a financial bombshell, and customers are incensed.... More

7 TIPS for Getting Money from Massachusetts

Have you ever worked for the state of Massachusetts? If so, you could be owed money. Yup, there’s millions of dollars waiting to be claimed right now. But unless the state manages to find you, you might never know you have cash lying in its coffers . 1. Are you talking about that list of names I see once in a... More

7 TIPS for Joining a Gym

It’s one of the top New Year’s resolutions. And you’ve probably chanted the mantra yourself: This is the year I get in shape. The year I lose 15 pounds. The year I join a gym. Before you sign up, though, give your brain a warm-up workout. Know your rights or you won’t lose weight — you’ll lose money. 1. Do I have to commit... More

7 TIPS for … Dealing With Holiday Shopping

Holiday shopping — it’s always a challenge. But this year shoppers are facing some new realities. With the economy under siege, not only must you decide what to get your wacky relatives, the dog walker and your kids’ teachers, but you’ve got to protect yourself from holiday financial disaster. With all... More

7 More Things You Need To Know About the Switch to Digital TV

A couple of months ago we filled this spot with happy facts about the nationally mandated switch to digital TV. We’re back with new, not-so-happy findings. We’ve found there could be some glitches in your switch — especially if you have an over-the-air television (the kind that uses rabbit ears or rooftop... More

7 TIPS . . . for Dealing With a ‘Here Today, Gone Tomorrow’ Loan

What if the bank promised to give you money to help pay for home improvements or college tuition, then, without warning, decided to take it away? It’s the latest domino to fall in this volatile real estate market. And we found it’s happening right now to thousands of homeowners. Could you be next?   Is this some sort of scam? Nope, it’s not a scam. We’re talking about equity lines of credit — loans that allow you to draw money based on the equity in your home. Usually, it’s a revolving... More

7 TIPS for Switching to Digital TV in ‘09

by WHDH’s Hank Phillippi Ryan and Mary Schwager Will there be an expensive glitch in your switch to digital TV next February? If you’re still fuzzy on the process, you could be tuning in to trouble. No matter what kind of television you have, the change should not cost you big bucks. We shopped undercover... More