You might figure you don’t need to create a Social Security account until you’re ready to start collecting your money. Actually, there are quite a few services offered by the Social Security Administration that make it worth signing up for a free account as soon as...
When a Massachusetts marriage ends, women still tend to experience the larger drop in income, with women’s household income falling by 41% while men’s fall only 23%, according to research by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. If you have been considering...
In addition to the new spending package of the the 2023 budget plan, the House voted 155-0 vote to outlaw child marriage in Massachusetts, an occurrence that lawmakers and advocates have been drawing attention to for years on Beacon Hill. Current law allows anyone...
There has long been a debate about whether it is a better decision to stay in a Massachusetts marriage for the benefit of the children in the case of troubled relationships with partners who would otherwise divorce. According to The Journal of Family Medicine and...
A Massachusetts marriage is considered one of the most sacred relationships. It is seen as a bond that is meant to bring love, companionship, and happiness to your life. Like any other relationship, however, every marriage does not result in a good or happy life. Some...
The windfall elimination provision (WEP) is a formula that effectively reduces Social Security and disability benefits for certain retirees who receive a pension during retirement, in addition to their Social Security payments. WEP applies to Social Security payees...
Similar in vein to a fountain of youth, the notion of there being secrets of relationships for long-lasting happiness for Massachusetts couples feels like not much more than folklore. After all, people are different, have different needs and preferences, and are...
What Is Divorce Grief? We often think about grief as something that only occurs after a death, but people grieve in many different situations. Grieving is a natural process that follows any loss. Some types of non-death losses would include the loss of identity after...
Social Security is designed to support workers and their Massachusetts families by providing a guaranteed source of retirement income for those who meet certain criteria. Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits are a critical piece of most Americans’ retirement...
These are certain essential questions that can help you build a Massachusetts marriage full of love, trust, and honesty that will last you a lifetime. These questions include asking how can you practice honesty in a relationship? And why is honesty important in a...