Christine Swartz

May 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com | Vanessa Welch |Christine Swartz

Between inflation and housing or maybe college costs, many of us feel like we’re falling way behind when it comes to saving for retirement. But there are easy ways to catchup that you may not have heard before to help you get back on track. We sat down with consumer expert Trae Bodge of truetrae.com for her advice. First: The earlier you start saving, the better.

May 2, 2024 | yahoo.com | Christine Swartz

Boston 25 is marking Mental Health Awareness Month, by focusing on local programs that are helping people in our area. We begin with Hike for a Change: a month-long initiative organized by a North Andover family to increase discussion around mental health and honor the memory of their son. “Ty was just an amazing person. He loved being outside,” said Josh Moughan, talking about his son. Josh and Liz Moughan organized Hike for a Change after losing Ty to suicide at the age of 18 last summer.

Feb 11, 2024 | boston25news.com | Ray Villeda |Christine Swartz

WEYMOUTH, Mass. — No one can plan when disaster strikes, but would you be prepared to jump into action if needed? First responders with Brewster Ambulance in Weymouth shared the top skills we should all have that can mean the difference between life and death while waiting for help to arrive after first calling 911. HOW TO ADMINISTER AN EPIPENWe all likely know someone who carries an EpiPen — but many don’t know how to use it if someone is having an allergic reaction and is incapacitated.

Feb 4, 2024 | boston25news.com | Christine Swartz |Jason Law

DEDHAM, Mass. — Criminals are evolving and finding more sophisticated ways to steal your money – even with chip cards. Super skimmers are now being used, and security experts tell Boston 25 News, they’re much harder to detect. But there are things to watch out for to protect your money. The sophisticated new device being used by criminals is called a shimmer. In November, surveillance cameras showed thieves targeting ATMs in Washington State. “It was a shock,” said Elaine Fischer.

Jan 8, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Christine Swartz |Vanessa Welch

As students returned to the classroom following holiday break, many families struggled to find the medicine that helps them focus. ADHD prescription shortages are a growing problem in Massachusetts and across the country. “You’re so panicked because your son needs this medication,” Walpole mom Rebecca Brennan told Boston 25 news. She says her 9-year-old son Paddy’s ADHD medication makes a huge impact on his success in school. “It helps so much with his concentration.