With the state’s high student loan debt and home prices, it would take nearly 48 years to save for the down payment on a home in Massachusetts, according to a recent study by Zoocasa, an online real estate marketplace. That finding is based on a starting salary of...
Estate taxes pose a dilemma for asset-rich but cash-poor Massachusetts residents. To pay Uncle Sam, their heirs may be forced to liquidate their real estate empires or privately held businesses. But there is an alternative to a fire sale: They can use life...
Have you ever been sucked into an argument with someone who twists your words and emotions, and won’t let up? If so, you’ve encountered a narcissist in your Massachusetts marriage. Narcissists are masters of manipulation. They use specific phrases to bait you into...
Where is love? Now, a new study out of Finland’s Aalto University has identified where six types of love reside in the brain. The researchers, who published their findings in the journal Cerebral Cortex, measured brain activity using functional magnetic resonance...
Here is a list of the new laws that will take effect in Massachusetts in 2025: An Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency Pay Range Disclosure: The provisions below will apply to employers with 25 or more employees beginning on October 29, 2025. Employers will need...
Massachusetts motherhood is a journey filled with joy, love, and countless challenges. From sleepless nights to endless diaper changes, every day brings new experiences. Did you know that a mother’s brain actually changes during pregnancy? These changes help moms bond...
Two of the toughest topics to discuss with loved ones are death and money. A new survey shows just how far we'll go to avoid talking about these uncomfortable issues, and the consequences that can follow. Some 55% of Americans say they expect to pass on debt to a...
Good news for some Massachusetts taxpayers, but bad news for others. Either way, though, you can blame inflation. You hopefully already know that standard tax deductions and retirement contribution limits tend to rise each year to account for inflation. But these are...
Getting a Massachusetts divorce is often thought of as solely an emotional decision, but it’s far more complex than that. It comes with many logistical and financial questions, some of which are easier to answer than others. One such question is what may happen to...
Massachusetts women in their mid-30s to mid-40s make up about 46% of total employment, which means they are slightly less likely to work than men that age, according to a recent analysis by the Federal Reserve. Their employment rate is also slightly lower than women...