New rules for Massachusetts residents unveiled last year will let you contribute an extra $1,000 to your 401(k) plan in 2022, and there’s no time like the present to begin boosting the amount you put in. In November 2021, the IRS announced that the 2022 contribution...
Month: February 2022
How to Tell Your Massachusetts Spouse You Want a Divorce
After much deliberation, you may have decided that you cannot go on with your Massachusetts marriage anymore. If the decision was tough, relaying the message to your spouse is even harder, especially if your spouse wants to preserve your relationship. The process is...
Arguing About Money is the Number One Reason Massachusetts Couples Divorce
Even in the best relationships, it's practically impossible for Massachusetts couples to see eye-to-eye on every little thing. And whether it's where to spend the holidays or who needs to pitch in more with chores around the house, most tiffs are resolved and love...
What Makes a Massachusetts Man “Good”
What makes a Massachusetts man "good"? Is it how he controls his emotions? How he loves? How he communicate? We say what makes him "good' is the way that he treats his partner. Romantic relationships are the most intimate kinds of relationships that a person can have....
Tax Surprise! If You Received COVID Benefits, You Could See No Refund — or Even a Bill
If you are one of the 75% of Americans who receive a tax refund annually, 2022 could bring an unwelcome surprise. Your tax refund could be smaller, non-existent, or you may even find that you owe the IRS money on April 15. CNBC reported three reasons Americans could...
Are You Seeking Reassurance From Your Massachusetts Spouse?
When a Massachusetts relationship is fresh and new, mates go out of their way to express feelings, shower each other with compliments, and make meaningful gestures while they’re in the honeymoon phase. That lasts until a degree of comfort and familiarity develops,...
No Clawback on Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said that there would be “no clawback” of overpaid unemployment benefits doled out during the height of the pandemic despite stories from lawmakers and their constituents who have said they’ve been contacted to repay money they...
Tax Considerations Before and After a Massachusetts Divorce
To help clarify some of the tax-related issues related to a Massachusetts divorce, there are several points to consider both before and after your divorce is finalized. Key Tax Considerations Prior to Finalizing Your Divorce: Consider the tax implications of child...
Massachusetts Ranked #1 as Best State to Raise a Family
WalletHub did a study ranking the best and worst states to raise a family in 2022… and Massachusetts came in at the top of the list at #1. In addition to ranking #1 overall, Massachusetts also ranked #3 for education and child care, #6 for affordability, #9 for family...
How to Divide Your Assets During a Massachusetts Divorce
Splitting with your Massachusetts spouse can be an emotional time. You are separating yourself from your spouse, after all, and are inevitably going to have to divide up the assets they built together over the years. It can be a stressful time, but it doesn’t have to...