Massachusetts taxpayers who adopted or started the adoption process in 2023 may qualify for the adoption credit. This credit can be applied to international, domestic, private and public foster care adoption. Here is some basic information to help people understand...
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Massachusetts Sues Boston Housing Authority For Subjecting Family To Unsanitary Conditions
In January 2024 the state Attorney General's office sued the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) over its treatment of a family with two girls with asthma and developmental issues, charging the authority ignored repeated complaints for three years about the unsanitary...
Massachusetts Is The Best Place To Raise A Family
A January report from WalletHub compared the 50 states to determine the best place in the country to raise a family. States were evaluated and ranked across five key dimensions: Family Fun Health & Safety Education & Child Care Affordability Socio-economics...
Are Massachusetts Married Couples Happier Than Singles?
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...
More Massachusetts Residents Are Getting Divorced Later in Life
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...
Can People Who Live in Massachusetts Legally Marry Their First Cousin?
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 ‘Gray Massachusetts Divorce’ Reshapes Family Dynamics
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...
These 13 States Tax Military Retirement Pay
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...
How and Why to Disclose a Disability at Your Massachusetts Workplace
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...
Here’s The Average Age for First Time Marriages in Massachusetts
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...