You know how it goes when you start a new job. You train, get your work quarters set up the way you want, and get an overall lay of the land before you start diving into your new place of employment. Many jobs also require that you wear a uniform. There are plenty of...
A Massachusetts workplace law or rule that you may or may not have heard of in Massachusetts is the 3-Hour Rule. Sometimes unexpected things happen at work and you have to leave or are asked to leave prematurely. You may be wondering, what will happen with your pay...
Having a baby in Massachusetts is both a joyful and stressful occasion – but the stress side is more amplified in 2023 as inflation pushes the cost of adding an extra family member higher and higher. One of the biggest expenses to keep in mind is medical bills. The...
Massachusetts is the best state in the country for working moms! That's right. According to the personal finance experts at WalletHub, Massachusetts is numero uno for working mothers. Women make up nearly half of the workforce in the U.S. and WalletHub reports that...
The U.S. Department of Defense in coordination with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management has expanded eligibility for benefits for military families who need help with the costs of dependent care. The Department of Defense and the Office of Personnel Management...
When Massachusetts couples separate or divorce, the change in their relationship status affects their tax situation. The IRS considers a couple married for tax filing purposes until they get a final decree of divorce or separate maintenance. Update tax withholding...
The summer months are a popular time to buy or sell a house. New homeowners should put reviewing the tax deductions, programs and housing allowances they may be eligible for on their move in to-do list. Deductible house-related expenses Most home buyers take out a...
Retirement planning involves making some very important decisions regarding your federal pension benefit, Thrift Savings Plan investments and Social Security. This week, I’d like to focus on the last of these, because it includes a variety of benefits, each with a...
Narcissists possess challenging personalities that can significantly impact the mental health and well-being of those around them. Unfortunately, traits such as grandiosity, superiority, entitlement, and a lack of empathy have risen recently, often unnoticed or...
Massachusetts kids are expensive. Whether someone just brought a bundle of joy home from the hospital, adopted a teen from foster care, or is raising their grandchild. There are several tax breaks that can help. Here are some tax tips for new parents Get the child a...