The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it reached an agreement with the Dallas Housing Authority (DHA) this September, requiring the DHA to pay $500,000 for an alleged housing discrimination violation from 2019. The U.S. Department of...
Co-parenting apps for Massachusetts parents can simplify scheduling, keep everyone on track. The right app might even make co-parent communication, schedules, activities and contacts easier and more effective which is great for kids, moms, dads and even step-parents...
"Narcissism" has become a major buzzword to describe people who care too much about themselves, but there's a lot more to it than that. Narcissistic behavior can be almost hidden in some cases, and much more obvious in others. There are multiple subtypes of narcissism...
Chances are, you have lots of feelings about the end of your Massachusetts marriage -- including what it will do to your finances. Of course, that's just the beginning, as the financial implications of your divorce can easily live on for years to come -- maybe even...
Massachusetts married women may want to make sure they consider the possibility of unplanned singlehood when it comes to retirement preparations. Among women retirees, 51% of those who are divorced or widowed stepped away from the workforce earlier than planned,...
Summer is slipping away and another school year is starting. As kids head back to the classroom, parents are ticking items off the school supply list. If they want to boost their back-to-school budgets, parents and guardians should make sure they aren’t missing out on...
The question of when student loan payments will resume, along with “if” those payments will resume for all borrowers, is still on the minds of lawmakers, lenders, and borrowers. Although Joe Biden has repeatedly extended the loan pause, that may end on Aug. 31, 2022...
One often-overlooked aspect of retirement planning is the effect of taxes. Without proper planning, taxes can take a significant bite out of your nest egg. A $1 million dollar portfolio in a 401(k) plan or traditional IRA, for example, might be worth $800,000 or less...
What are Massachusetts Military and Veteran State Tax Benefits? Massachusetts Income tax Exclusion for Combat Pay: Pay received for active service in a combat zone by members of the U.S. Armed Forces is excluded from Massachusetts gross income. Massachusetts Military...
Massachusetts Governor Baker recently signed the VOTES Act into law. The VOTES Act will expand voting options here in the Commonwealth, but it will also make voting easier for active service members. The current process for a military member to vote from overseas...