(a) Spousal privilege (1) General rule A spouse shall not be compelled to testify in the trial of an indictment, complaint, or other criminal proceeding brought against the other spouse. (2) Who may claim the privilege Only the witness-spouse may claim the privilege....
The following tables show the monthly 2022 VA disability rates for veterans with a rating 10% or higher. These amounts are effective Dec. 1, 2021. They are tax-free. VA disability payments are made to veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and...
With a quarter of Americans without retirement savings, it’s important for people to save money after a life-changing event like a Massachusetts divorce, according to one expert. “Reduce your expenses, and don’t try to keep up the lifestyle you had before,” Linda...
If you’re the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing, or has disabilities, you may be able to get help paying for school or job training through the Dependent Education Assistance Program (DEA program) —also called Chapter...
With tax filing season is just around the corner, this is a good time for those who don’t normally file to consider the benefits of filing a 2021 tax return. Filing can help them claim a refundable tax credit or get an income tax refund. Here are some things taxpayers...
New rules for Massachusetts residents unveiled last year will let you contribute an extra $1,000 to your 401(k) plan in 2022, and there’s no time like the present to begin boosting the amount you put in. In November 2021, the IRS announced that the 2022 contribution...
After much deliberation, you may have decided that you cannot go on with your Massachusetts marriage anymore. If the decision was tough, relaying the message to your spouse is even harder, especially if your spouse wants to preserve your relationship. The process is...
Even in the best relationships, it's practically impossible for Massachusetts couples to see eye-to-eye on every little thing. And whether it's where to spend the holidays or who needs to pitch in more with chores around the house, most tiffs are resolved and love...
What makes a Massachusetts man "good"? Is it how he controls his emotions? How he loves? How he communicate? We say what makes him "good' is the way that he treats his partner. Romantic relationships are the most intimate kinds of relationships that a person can have....
If you are one of the 75% of Americans who receive a tax refund annually, 2022 could bring an unwelcome surprise. Your tax refund could be smaller, non-existent, or you may even find that you owe the IRS money on April 15. CNBC reported three reasons Americans could...