Military retirees and disabled veterans in Massachusetts could see their monthly checks jump by hundreds of dollars each month in 2022, the largest increase since 1983. The annual inflation-based Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, soon will be determined by the...
There are few things as destructive to a Massachusetts monogamous marriage as cheating. It's one of the quickest ways to erode trust, leave one partner feeling betrayed, and throw every other aspect of the relationship into question. Yet, according to a 2004 study...
It’s important for taxpayers to understand how selling their home may affect their tax return. When filing their taxes, they may qualify to exclude all or part of any gain from the sale from their income. Here are some key things homeowners should consider when...
You’ve probably thrown the words, narcissist and sociopath, around when describing your Massachusetts spouse who you think may be one. But, do you really know the meaning and differences between a sociopath v. narcissist? Calling someone a narcissist is pretty loaded...
Serving in the U.S. military can be both exhilarating and terrifying for Massachusetts military families, particularly if their loved one is sent to an area of combat or into other dangerous situations. While these brave people put their lives at risk, their families...
The educator expense deduction allows eligible Massachusetts teachers and administrators to deduct part of the cost of technology, supplies and training from their taxes. They can only claim this deduction for expenses that were not reimbursed by their employer, a...
Even if you have no idea what “attachment styles” are, you’ve experienced them in your Massachusetts marriage. If you’ve been involved with someone who routinely texts “Where are you?? Let me know asap!” when they haven’t heard from you in a couple hours, or worried...
Some Massachusetts kids can't wait to be independent and have time to themselves, while others feel more nervous at the prospect of being left at home alone. Either way, staying home alone is something that most kids will learn how to do as they get older. But, what...
Today’s Massachusetts parents know a lot of kids they’ve never met. College buddies, co-workers, former neighbors, and distant relatives dump dozens of images of their kids on Instagram almost on a daily basis. Kids’ photos are so common on social media that they...
It's summertime and for many Massachusetts residents, summertime means change. Whether it’s a life change or a typical summer event, it could affect incomes taxes. Here are a few summertime activities and tips on how taxpayers should consider them during filing...