Massachusetts spouses stay in relationships that clearly make them unhappy. Sometimes, they convince themselves things will get better. Other times, they’re just too scared to leave. Either way, they don’t always realize what’s really keeping them stuck. The truth is,...
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is advocating for tenants' rights in Massachusetts by challenging what she views as unfair lease terms. In an amicus brief for the case Peebles v. JRK Property Holdings, Inc., AG Campbell urged the Supreme Judicial Court to address...
The Boston Housing Authority violated federal and local requirements by allowing residents to live in unsafe units, according to a report recently released. The inspector general of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development inspected apartments and the...
It's no secret that a Massachusetts divorce can be expensive. Some can be downright draining, both emotionally and financially. But the dissolution of your marriage doesn't have to wreck your finances, even if it is contentious. With a little preliminary preparation,...
A Massachusetts divorce can feel like the end of an era, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your happiness. In fact, it can be the perfect opportunity to rediscover yourself, embrace new experiences, and build a life that feels truly fulfilling—on your terms. While...
Marital debt refers to financial obligations incurred during a Massachusetts marriage, such as mortgages and credit cards. Because a marriage is a complex legal partnership, it’s not as easy as looking at the name on a loan or account to determine who is responsible...
Among the changes Social Security recipients will see in 2025 is a higher full retirement age. The number marks the age at which workers become eligible to claim 100 percent of their retirement benefit based on lifetime earnings. For years, the full retirement age was...
Taking care of a Massachusetts pet might feel like a full-time job, now the IRS is allowing citizens to reap the benefits of said ‘parenthood’ Even though pet parenting might feel like a full-time job, you can’t claim pets as dependents on taxes — but you might be...
Fun Wedding Facts in Massachusetts: - Average cost of a wedding in MA ranges from $35,000 to $45,000. Areas like Cape Cod and Boston can increase the budget to $50,000 and beyond - Roses, peonies, and hydrangeas are the most common wedding flowers in the state. - The...
With the start of new Tricare contracts, Massachusetts beneficiaries can expect some changes to their military health care, including the expansion of some benefits, according to military advocates and officials. Defense Health Agency officials said the new contracts,...