Bianca Beltran

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Reporter at New England Cable News (NECN)

Reporter at WBTS-TV (Boston, MA)

Reporter @nbc10boston @telemundoNI [email protected]

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Articles

a new analysis reveals just how much it costs

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Ale Zimmermann |Bianca Beltran

Our pets are more than companions - they're family. But just like any family member, they come with responsibilities, and sometimes, surprise expenses. In Massachusetts, owning a furry friend isn't cheap. A new report from Rover lists the commonwealth as the second most expensive state for dog parents - with the annual cost reaching just over $4,000. The prices of pet goods and services are expected to rise this year.
Dealing with pests at home? Here's what to know before calling pest control

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Ale Zimmermann |Bianca Beltran

As the weather warms up, so do the bugs. But before calling pest control, there are few tips consumers should keep in mind to protect their home and wallet. Whether it's ants in the kitchen or a cockroach making a home in the bathroom - these uninvited tenants can make our skin crawl and wreak havoc on our home. But before calling in a professional to help to get rid of them, Consumers' Checkbook warns that rushing into a contract could lead to big regrets later on.
Putting your tax return to work

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Ale Zimmermann |Bianca Beltran

The tax deadline has come and gone and soon millions of Americans will get a refund from the government. But before splurging on those new shoes, consider putting that money to work. According to the IRS, the average refund amount this year is more than $3,000. Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge recommends prioritizing paying down high-interest credit cards and building an emergency savings fund with that refund.
Woman shares how a she fell for a crypto romance scam to a dating app match

1 month ago | nbcboston.com | Bianca Beltran

After her liver transplant last year, Daniele Gonsalves spent a lot of time isolated in recovery. She turned to dating apps to connect with people in Boston. That's how she matched with David from Quebec - or so he said. "David is very handsome and has the gift of gab. If he exists," said Gonsalves. "He was very charming, very, very charming."They texted just about every day about their lives, their families and what they would do once they met up. "I mean, I wasn't in love with him. I was in lust.
¿Qué ha pasado con la investigación de la muerte del oficial Enrique Delgado-García?

1 month ago | telemundonuevainglaterra.com | Bianca Beltran

Han pasado seis meses desde que Enrique Delgado-García, un policía estatal, falleció debido a múltiples heridas sufridas durante un ejercicio de entrenamiento en la Academia Policial de Massachusetts. Hasta ahora, su familia no ha recibido información sobre la causa de su muerte, y la investigación continúa.
Boston woman lost thousands to scammers impersonating internet provider

1 month ago | nbcboston.com | Bianca Beltran

It was supposed to be a way to save money on her internet bills, but it ended up costing a Boston woman thousands of dollars in a gift card scam. Emily, who asked to be identified only by her first name, said she received a voicemail from someone claiming to be a customer service representative from Xfinity, reminding her that her contract was up. When she called the number back, she said she heard a prompt similar to what she would expect when calling Xfinity's customer service line.
Did you get a 1099-K form? Here's what it is and why more are going out this year

1 month ago | nbcboston.com | Ale Zimmermann |Bianca Beltran

Taxpayers who made money online or through payment apps in 2024 might get a new tax form in the mail - a 1099-K. This form reports payments people receive through third-party platforms. But it doesn't mean people owe taxes on all of it. In the past, taxpayers would only get a 1099-K form if they made over $20,00 and had more than 200 transactions made online or through third-party platform. The threshold this year dropped to just $5,000 -- no transaction minimum required.
Mass. lawmakers and consumers fight rising heating costs

2 months ago | nbcboston.com | Bianca Beltran

In a letter signed by 80 Massachusetts lawmakers, the Eversource bill of one unnamed resident was pointed out as an example of the financial burden being felt across the state. "One resident saw their January Eversource bill climb to $449.91 - nearly $300 of which was attributed solely to supply costs," explained the letter to Department of Public Utilities Chair Jamie Van Nostrand.
Urgen acción para frenar aumentos de facturas de gas natural en Mass.

2 months ago | telemundonuevainglaterra.com | Bianca Beltran

La Autoridad Reguladora de Servicios Públicos de Massachusetts dice que revisarán las tarifas de gas natural que están contribuyendo a facturas costosas, tras recibir comunicaciones de legisladores y la gobernadora pidiendo acción para ayudar a consumidores que batallan con el aumento. Las tarifas entraron en vigor en noviembre, pero en las últimas semanas, más clientes han sentido el impacto del costo y ahora preguntan, por qué el estado aprobó un aumento de hasta el 30 por ciento.
Frustrated by high heating bills? On Facebook, energy customers are venting together

2 months ago | nbcboston.com | Bianca Beltran

When Elijah DeSousa noticed a spike in his energy bills, he turned to social media to see if others were experiencing the same thing. "I have thousands of examples of customers who have been really monitoring their usage and their usages have been lower," said DeSousa, who lives in New Bedford.