The IRS reviewed its collection activities to see how it could provide relief for Massachusetts taxpayers who owe taxes but are struggling financially because of the pandemic. The agency is expanding taxpayer options for making payments and other ways to resolve tax...
A low-cost home loan backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — also called a VA home loan — is more than just a way for veterans to afford homes. The loans can also be used to help veterans buy rental homes that they can make some extra money from as...
When you’re hunting for a new apartment or house to rent in Massachusetts, you’re focused on the basics such as the complex’s amenities, the kitchen countertops, the open floor plan, the yard. Probably the last thing on your mind? Whether your soon-to-be landlord...
When Massachusetts residents get ready to file their federal tax return there are new things to consider when it comes to which credits to claim and what deductions to take. These things can affect the size of any refund the taxpayer may receive. Here are some new key...
Want to avoid a Massachusetts divorce? It turns out that where you go on your honeymoon can have a big impact on the health of your marriage. A recent report surveyed 3,100 people whose marriage ended in divorce to see where they went on their honeymoon. Although it...
Does this scenario sound familiar: Whenever my Massachusetts spouse and I get into a fight, he stops speaking to me. I am not talking about the I-need-to-calm-down-for-a-minute kind of thing people do. He full blown ignores me. I call his name, I ask him a question, I...
Raising a Massachusetts family can be challenging on its own, but your surroundings also play a role including what city and state you choose to raise your family in. Many families have relocated this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and, now, a new report evaluated...
Because of the highly personal nature of parenting, Massachusetts parents tend to have strong opinions of the way things “should” be as a working parent. Being pulled in different directions — the expectations from both work and home, and the stress that comes with...
A national conversation on racism and injustice that received renewed attention last summer has permeated virtually all areas of American society, including Massachusetts workplaces. As employers consider their role in the conversation and the actions they should...
December’s jobs report just came in and it’s brutal for Massachusetts women. A disappointing jobs report, just released by the same department, found that 140,000 jobs were cut in December. Every single one of those jobs were held by women. Since the pandemic took a...