Qualified individuals affected by COVID-19 may be able to withdraw up to $100,000 from their eligible retirement plans, including IRAs, between Jan. 1 and Dec. 30, 2020. These coronavirus-related distributions aren't subject to the 10% additional tax that generally...
In recent years, a steadily increasing volume of data has demonstrated that peer victimization - the clinical term for bullying - impacts hundreds of millions of Massachusetts children and adolescents, with the effects sometimes lasting years and, possibly, decades....
Many Massachusetts employers are trying to convince thousands of their workers to take early retirement buyouts as they search for ways to cut costs in the face of still-weak demand. What's more, the pandemic-induced recession is likely to lead to a larger wave of...
With the new school year just around the corner, many Massachusetts families are crunching numbers to figure out how they'll pay college bills come fall. For some, private student loans will be on their list of financing options to fill in the gap left after using...
Mental health experts always remind Massachusetts parents about the importance of talking to their children. Unfortunately, many parents need just such a reminder - especially in today's mega-paced culture.Just sitting down to a family dinner together can become a...
If your Massachusetts spouse wants to fight over the kids, ask them to answer the following questions and think about the consequences of each one.It's a good exercise for every parent coping with the challenges of divorce:1. Do you want your children to endure months...
Massachusetts relationships are not easy. Having to balance our own needs with that of another person can be incredibly tough. And when kids are added to the mix, that challenge becomes all the more difficult.Often, after years of resentment and overfamiliarity,...
It's not a pretty topic, but a Massachusetts divorce is a common enough event that it's worth thinking about for everyone, particularly couples considering marriage. After all, about half of first marriages end in divorce, and the results can be messy for all those...
Being raised in two houses after a Massachusetts divorce can be a difficult adjustment for children. With a shared parenting schedule, not only do they have to contend with no longer seeing both parents every day, but they must also adapt to new surroundings if one or...
Emotional harm between Massachusetts parents can have a negative impact for both parents and children. Every effort should be made to protect children from the exposure of emotional harm. For children to become resilient in the face of emotional harm, they need to...