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College Savings Month: The Perfect Time to Plan for Education Costs  

9/11/2024 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

September is College Savings Month. Here’s how you can make the most of the resources and programs available.

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National Women’s Day: Celebrating OCABR’s Women Leaders  

8/09/2024 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

At the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR), we are privileged to work alongside extraordinary women leaders. Here are some of their thoughts and insights.

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Division of Standards Shares Results from the 2024 National Price Verification Survey, and its Commitment to Price Accuracy  

8/02/2024 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Continuing its focus on educating consumers and businesses about the importance of price accuracy, the Massachusetts Division of Standards (DOS) participated in the 2024 National Price Verification Survey. Here are the results.

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Workers’ Compensation Rate Decrease Is Good for Massachusetts’ Businesses  

7/08/2024 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

For the fifth consecutive time, Massachusetts businesses will benefit from a decrease in workers’ compensation rates.

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Division of Standards’ Metrology Laboratory: Scientific Study in the Heart of Ashland Benefitting Consumers  

6/24/2024 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

The DOS Metrology Laboratory tests and calibrates a range of weights, volumetric, and linear measuring devices for both municipal and private sector agencies.

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Winter Energy Savings Tips  

1/03/2023 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Winter Energy Savings Tips

Scam Alert: FBI Imposter Phone Calls  

12/27/2022 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Scam Alert: FBI Imposter Phone Calls

Scam Alert: Avoid Screen Overlay Scams  

12/19/2022 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Scam Alert: Avoid Screen Overlay Scams

Consumer Tip: Hire Registered Home Improvement Contractors for Winterization Projects  

12/12/2022 Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Consumer Tip: Hire Registered Home Improvement Contractors for Winterization Projects