Massachusetts couples in failing marriages say that in hindsight, these changes could have preserved their union. When bells ring on your wedding day, the last thing on your mind is the possibility that the union someday will end in divorce. But the sad reality is...
Almost 690,000 couples reported getting divorced in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s about half the number of couples who reported getting married. Most couples file for what is called a no-fault divorce, which means you...
Most, if not all people know that you are entitled to a lunch break while at work. As a matter of fact, it's Massachusetts law that workers have a right to at least a 30-minute meal break for each six hours worked in a calendar day. This is according to mass.gov....
You know how it goes when you start a new job. You train, get your work quarters set up the way you want, and get an overall lay of the land before you start diving into your new place of employment. Many jobs also require that you wear a uniform. There are plenty of...
A Massachusetts workplace law or rule that you may or may not have heard of in Massachusetts is the 3-Hour Rule. Sometimes unexpected things happen at work and you have to leave or are asked to leave prematurely. You may be wondering, what will happen with your pay...
Having a baby in Massachusetts is both a joyful and stressful occasion – but the stress side is more amplified in 2023 as inflation pushes the cost of adding an extra family member higher and higher. One of the biggest expenses to keep in mind is medical bills. The...
Massachusetts is the best state in the country for working moms! That's right. According to the personal finance experts at WalletHub, Massachusetts is numero uno for working mothers. Women make up nearly half of the workforce in the U.S. and WalletHub reports that...
The U.S. Department of Defense in coordination with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management has expanded eligibility for benefits for military families who need help with the costs of dependent care. The Department of Defense and the Office of Personnel Management...
When Massachusetts couples separate or divorce, the change in their relationship status affects their tax situation. The IRS considers a couple married for tax filing purposes until they get a final decree of divorce or separate maintenance. Update tax withholding...
The summer months are a popular time to buy or sell a house. New homeowners should put reviewing the tax deductions, programs and housing allowances they may be eligible for on their move in to-do list. Deductible house-related expenses Most home buyers take out a...