For many families, the costs of child care and college are obviously intertwined. Parents pay for the former so that they can …
Massachusetts
Lobster Prices Are at Record Lows, But Only in New England
An unseasonably mild winter has created a glut of lobsters along the Northeast that is pushing prices to record lows. Lobstermen across the region are trying to figure out how to boost demand. But don’t rejoice over cheap …
What the @!#$? Cursing in Public in This Massachusetts Town Will Cost You $20
If you’re out in public in Middleborough, Mass., don’t use filthy language. You might get fined.
10 Fun, Weird, Sometimes Disturbing Factoids About the $640 Million Mega Millions Lottery
Tonight at 11:00 p.m. E.T., the winning numbers of a record-breaking $640 million lottery will be announced. The monster jackpot is causing a frenzy across the U.S., with players waiting up to three hours to buy tickets at “hot” stores and math nerds debating whether it’s worth it to buy a ticket. The media circus over Mega Millions even …
Pilgrims? Progress! Luxury Historic Homes for Sale in Plymouth, Mass.
It’s been nearly 400 years since the Mayflower landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts. As during the first Thanksgiving feast celebrated there, Plymouth remains the site of much abundance. We present a gallery of homes that prosperous …
Why Bankers May Regret Elizabeth Warren Isn’t Running the CFPB
Elizabeth Warren announced plans to run for Senate in Massachusetts next year, moving from one politically charged battle of wills to … another contentious tangle with the GOP.
How to Make $1 Million (or More) Per Year Playing the State Lottery
Is there a way to game the lottery? Without ever winning a jackpot, a small group of bettors have managed to milk a game called Cash WinFall for millions. The key part of the strategy, which resulted recently in just three …
Pensions by the Numbers
Here’s a roundup of revealing figures and interesting survey stats regarding a topic that’s certainly known for get people worked up, so to speak.
State Govts Catch on to Saving Strategies Every Consumer Knows About
Did you know that shopping around can save you money? Or that it is unwise to spend money you don’t have? Apparently, state governments are just catching on to these and other innovative saving strategies.
Whiskey Rebellion: Heading Over the Border to Avoid Booze Tax
Live free or die. And please stop by to shop for tax-free alcohol. New Hampshire, which doesn’t assess a tax on alcoholic beverages, is surrounded by states that do. And guess what? A disproportionate number of out-of-staters buy booze in the Granite State.
Mass. Tollpayers: Sometimes Free Isn’t Enough
There’s an interesting conversation over at the Boston Globe website. Even after Massachusetts dropped the maintenance fees on time-saving Fast Lane transponders, one-third of tollpayers still go to the booth to hand over payment in person. Cars with the transponders zip along past tolls, while those without wait in line gathering …
