Older residents in Massachusetts have been provided a legislative safety net with the recent signing of An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care, by Governor Maura Healey. Officials, including Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and leaders from both the...
A study of adolescent brain development that tested Massachusetts children before and after coronavirus pandemic lockdowns in the United States found that girls’ brains aged far faster than expected, something the researchers attributed to social isolation. The study...
According to studies that have explored the cost of having a baby in Massachusetts, the cost of giving birth can range anywhere from about $2,800 to $19,000 with insurance. The company Very Very Diapers analyzed the cost of having a baby in all 50 U.S. states, based...
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...
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their Massachusetts families may qualify for special tax benefits. Whether they have a simple or complex tax situation, the IRS provides information to make filing taxes easier to understand for those sacrificing so much...
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...
SafeRent, an AI screening tool used by Massachusetts landlords, will no longer use AI-powered “scores” to evaluate whether someone using housing vouchers would make a good tenant. On Wednesday, US District Judge Angel Kelley issued final approval for a roughly $2.3...
Starting in May 2025, Massachusetts renters can ask the state to seal their eviction records. Governor Maura Healey signed the law on Aug. 6, but it doesn’t go into effect until next spring. Critics contend it will remove an important tool many landlords use to screen...
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...