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...
Retirement planning involves making some very important decisions regarding your federal pension benefit, Thrift Savings Plan investments and Social Security. This week, I’d like to focus on the last of these, because it includes a variety of benefits, each with a...
Narcissists possess challenging personalities that can significantly impact the mental health and well-being of those around them. Unfortunately, traits such as grandiosity, superiority, entitlement, and a lack of empathy have risen recently, often unnoticed or...
Massachusetts kids are expensive. Whether someone just brought a bundle of joy home from the hospital, adopted a teen from foster care, or is raising their grandchild. There are several tax breaks that can help. Here are some tax tips for new parents Get the child a...
Nearly one in three Asian American adults have feared threats or physical attacks since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, a proportion far higher than any other racial group, according to a Pew Research Center study in April 2021. While the total number of hate...
Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston Disabilities Commission, and the Boston Streets Cabinet today announced the launch of Boston Brakes, an outreach campaign designed to raise awareness and increase safety of pedestrians with disabilities. The Disabilities...
Research suggests that Massachusetts children whose parents divorce when they are very young have a more difficult time establishing close relationships with their parents later in life. The study which appeared in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, found...
If you were lucky enough to spend time with your Massachusetts grandparents while growing up, you probably have really great memories to look back on. What you may not have realized while you were spending time with them is that they were equipping you with the skills...