Negotiating custody agreements can be complex and sensitive during or after a Massachusetts divorce or paternity. Shared custody is increasingly recognized among the options available for its potential to benefit children and parents alike. This arrangement, where...
Month: February 2025
9 Ways to Take 401(k) Money Early Without Paying Extra Fees in Massachusetts
Retirement accounts are meant to be left alone until the Massachusetts owner reaches age 59 1/2 or later. While preparing to retire comfortably , you want that money to grow as long as possible. While it's still your money, taking it out of your account early can...
Top 17 Reasons Massachusetts Women Split From Their Husbands Later In Life
As Massachusetts women reach their 60s, they often face a critical point in their relationships, contending with various factors that can put pressure on their marriages. In this slideshow, we will discover the factors that frequently lead women in their 60s to...
Teen Birth Rate Decreases in 2022 But Racial Disparities Persist In Massachusetts
Fewer people who gave birth in 2022 received adequate prenatal care compared to the prior year, and more Bay Staters used fertility treatment, according to a new report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. DPH’s look-back into the 68,579 births during...
Protecting Your Massachusetts Deed: A Guide to Home Title Security
Massachusetts deed fraud, also known as title fraud, occurs when an individual sells a property without permission using fake documents, obtains loans by mortgaging it, or sells it without the owner’s knowledge. This highlights the critical importance of home title...
New Federal Rule Seeks To Improve Airline Travel For People With Disabilities
Airline travel in 2025 is set to become more dignified for passengers with disabilities under a new Department of Transportation rule. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced enhanced protections for people with disabilities traveling on commercial...
Social Security’s Full Retirement Age Increases in 2025
If you’re planning on Social Security, you can still retire at the age of 62, but it will take a bit longer to get your full benefits. The Social Security Administration has set its full retirement age or FRA for 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later. The adjustment was...
Our Military Kids Offers Extracurricular Activity Grants to Massachusetts Children Age 1-18
Celebrating its 20th year, Our Military Kids (OMK)—a national nonprofit providing activity scholarships to the children of post-9/11, combat-injured or ill Veterans—has expanded its eligibility criteria to ages 1 to 2. OMK’s extracurricular activity grant program now...
Is It Even Worth Paying Medical Debt Under $500 if It Doesn’t Hurt Your Credit in Massachusetts Anymore?
You may have heard that medical debt under $500 for Massachusetts residents no longer hurts your credit. This change has benefited millions of Americans, but it's also led people to wonder: If they don't count against you, is there any reason to pay small medical...
Are You the Eldest Massachusetts Child? 5 Surprising Ways It Could Impact Your Parenting Style
Have you ever wondered how being the eldest Massachusetts child shapes the kind of parent you become? While each oldest child's experience is unique, it's often marked by carrying a lot of responsibility—whether it was looking after younger siblings, taking on more...