A July 2022 Pew Research study found that 69% of Americans say they are married, while 22% have never wed. While marriage can certainly be challenging, it appears to be correlated with increased levels of well-being among adults in the U.S., according to recently...
Divorce is up among middle-aged and older Americans, even as younger generations are less likely to get divorced, a recent analysis finds. According to the Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family and Marriage Research, divorce rates doubled for...
This is one of those weird topics, yet at the same time, it's rather interesting. Any supposed risk factors aside, can you legally marry your first cousin in any of the New England States? The answer is yes, for the most part. Here's a rundown of each state and its...
A Massachusetts divorce is always messy – you have to think about finances, living arrangements and of course, the kids. But when it comes to older couples going their separate ways, fathers are more likely to lose touch with their children, a study suggests. There...
If you’re a retired military personnel, where you choose to spend your post-service years can significantly affect your financial situation. Some states offer tax breaks and exemptions on military retirement pay, and maybe you can retire early. Others impose state...
Deciding whether to disclose a disability to a potential or current Massachusetts employer can be a challenge. And it's a question many people encounter. About one in four adults in Massachusetts has a disability, according to 2021 data from the Centers for Disease...
According to the site, overflowcata.com, the average age Massachusetts men tie the knot for the first time is 31.8. For Massachusetts women, the average age for first-time marriage is 30.4. These averages for both men and women place Massachusetts as the fourth state...
A housing watchdog group is suing 20 Boston-area landlords and real estate brokers for discrimination against low-income tenants, after conducting an investigation with “testers” who identified themselves as prospective tenants looking for housing. The complaint was...
Turns out the adage that only death and taxes are certain isn’t 100% true — in a good way. As you’re painfully aware, the federal government takes a piece of the income pie to help pay for public projects and the infrastructure we use. So do the vast majority of most...
How could you end up owing the IRS a penalty? There are more reasons than you might realize. It’s bad enough that you have to fork over a chunk of your income to the IRS each year. If you make a mistake while doing so, you could get hit by a penalty that might add...