Ben Simmoneau
WCVB-TV Boston
Boston, MA, United States
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Apple error blocks Mass. man from wiping dead mother’s phone
The iPhone was an older model but in great condition for a grandchild to use. But even after supplying Apple with documentation, they couldn't reset the phone. → Read More
Massachusetts man's Expedia experience a good warning about where to buy airline tickets
A Mass. man says his air travel booking experience is a good warning for anyone buying an airline ticket: where you buy the ticket matters. → Read More
Heartbreaker: Some Valentine’s Day boxes skimping on chocolate this year
Some say one major candy maker only made a halfhearted attempt to fill their boxes this year. → Read More
Swampscott family, would-be pet buyers dogged by Craigslist scam
It happens like clockwork every few days: somebody rings the bell thinking they're about to pick up a new kitten or puppy. → Read More
IRS won't tax most Mass. refunds: Here's what you need to know
The IRS says most people in Massachusetts don’t need to report the state tax refund they received at the end of last year as taxable income when they file. → Read More
Massachusetts family raises questions about GoFundMe process
How do you know your donation actually gets to the person it's intended for? A Massachusetts family says they learned the hard way that's not a given. → Read More
Better by the mile: Students use running to manage college stress
Boston College Club Running offers outlet for students with shared passion → Read More
Receive a gift card over the holidays? Check the balance
Many companies use gift cards to thank their employees, but it's not much of a bonus if the gift cards they hand out are already empty. → Read More
Better by the mile: Young runners improve focus, boost grades
Free Boston running club aims to help students improve on and off the track → Read More
Couple knew location of missing bag, says airline wouldn’t return it
"The guy kept telling me that the bag was in Chicago. And I'm like, 'It's not. I know where it is. I have an AirTag.'" → Read More
Who pays when gas station mixes up unleaded, diesel gas damaging your car?
When you fill up your gas tank, how do you know what you're actually putting in there? → Read More
Cancer survivor shares first steps toward running Boston Marathon
He's getting expert advice from a physical therapist at MGH that could also benefit other runners, even if the marathon is not your goal. → Read More
Massachusetts, New England grocery stores ranked by consumer nonprofit
The consumer group says there's a clear New England winner, but found one Mass. chain with a cult-like following, "far more expensive now than they were four years ago." → Read More
Mark your calendars: Here's New England's holiday shipping deadlines
After two holiday seasons scrambled by the pandemic, here's a comprehensive list of all those critical shipping deadlines. → Read More
Bringing gas to you, Boston-area startup promises convenience, less environmental impact
Carmyn is hoping to shift the way we fuel up, moving drivers away from the brick and mortar gas station. → Read More
Massachusetts changes to step therapy impacts doctors, patients, insurers
For those battling a chronic illness, the last thing they want to do is also battle their insurance company to approve a medication their doctor prescribed. → Read More
Student loan deadline Monday could help some borrowers save thousands
There's a deadline fast approaching for another program that could be worth much more money for some student loan borrowers. → Read More
Ben Has Your Back: Many cars still fetching well over MSRP
We've got a look at which cars are fetching the most over sticker price and it might be the first small sign the car market is starting to return to normal. → Read More
Some say delays, confusion plague Mass. paid leave program
A year and a half since Massachusetts began issuing Paid Family Medical Leave, some are giving the state program mixed reviews. → Read More
Should parents freeze their children's credit reports? Ben Has Your Back
With data breaches in the news all the time, just how safe is a child's credit report? → Read More