Massachusetts couple of similar desirability are most likely to pair up and have long-lasting and successful relationships, according to new research. Sean Prall, an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Missouri, traveled to northwest Namibia in...
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 Social Security Statement just got a revamp, and your information is now easier to find than ever. To clarify, this is not the statement you receive once you have already started receiving Social Security benefits. Your Social Security Statement is available to...
A Massachusetts divorce is a gut-wrenching experience. Whether you have been blindsided by infidelity or had to give an “I still love you, but I’m not in love with you anymore” speech to the person who you thought would be your partner for life, the grief can be...
A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is a legal document, typically found in a Massachusetts divorce agreement that recognizes that a spouse, former spouse, child, or other dependent is entitled to receive a predefined portion of the account owner’s retirement...
Once you’ve decided that life insurance is worth it, you may be wondering how to use it while you’re still alive. Depending on the policy type, a life insurance plan can benefit you in life and in death. As the saying goes, you can't avoid death or taxes. Your state...
While public perception is that half of all American marriages end in divorce, that statistic is actually much lower. The divorce rate in the U.S. peaked with those who married in the 1970s , nearly half of whom were divorced within 25 years. Generations since then...
In 1939, World War II was just beginning to ramp up, polyester was a dream that would not come to fruition for another two years, and both women and men agreed that a dependable character and emotional stability were the two most important qualities in a marriage...
Most retirees understand that the surviving spouses of deceased Social Security recipients may be entitled to their own survivor benefits. But many do not know that even divorced spouses of Social Security beneficiaries may still qualify for survivor benefits. This is...
If you’re struggling to pay off credit card debt after a Massachusetts divorce, you’re definitely not alone. A recent report from Lending Tree showed that Americans owed a collective $925 billion on their credit cards at last count, and the average unpaid balance per...