The doctrine states that a “clear, distinct and unequivocal acknowledgment of a debt as an existing obligation, such as is consistent with a promise to pay, is sufficient to toll the statute ...

Although Massachusetts is ranked fifth worst in the country, most states face similar problems. The average debt per taxpayer in the U.S. is $9,900, and 41 states do not have enough money to pay ...

A total of 813,000 student loan borrowers in Massachusetts would be eligible for debt cancellation under the plan, more than 10% of the state population. About 400,000 of them are Pell Grant ...

Massachusetts’ strong economy has helped the state sustain some of the highest debt levels and unfunded pension liabilities in the nation, said Moody's Investors Service. The situation, though ...

Massachusetts has entered a new era for taxpayers with a significant tax policy shift. Starting January 1, 2023, residents can now deduct charitable contributions on their state income tax returns.

Massachusetts’ chief securities regulator will open an inquiry into the impact of Puerto Rican debt on the state’s mutual fund investors. The investigation is meant to determine the extent of ...

We share listeners' thoughts on the Supreme Court's ruling that rejects President Biden's plan to erase hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan debt. Boston Globe reporter Diti Kohli ...