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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Filing Taxes After Divorce: Advice from the Expert

Preparing your income taxes for the first year following your divorce can be a daunting task.  However, with the help of a good accountant and/or tax preparation software, you will get through it, and learn a lot about your finances in the process.

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Monday, December 21, 2009

What’s on Your Wish List?

The things on people’s wish lists reveal a great deal about them. It’s fascinating in an almost voyeuristic way to get a glimpse of what people are wishing for, at least those items they are willing to make public. Misstropolis asked friends in Boston and beyond to share what’s on their lists this year and found the creativity and diversity to be quite inspiring. What’s on your wish list this year? Let us know. Who knows what Santa will bring?!

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Friday, December 04, 2009

Christmas in Nantucket-Land

It’s not just for summer escapes - Nantucket’s annual Christmas Stroll draws visitors from all over the world to enjoy the traditions, cuisine, shopping and breathtaking landscapes. “Nantucket Noel” and Christmas Stroll are this weekend - always one of the year’s most festive on the island. Former resident Marie-Claire Rochat takes us strolling through the charming treasures that await along the cobblestones.

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Thursday, November 05, 2009

Navigating Divorce: Can He Claim I’m “Underemployed”?

Gabrielle Clemens, aka The Divorce Lady, is back with expert advice on how to deal with alimony issues when one spouse claims the other is “underemployed.“ What does this mean and how does one argue against the claim in divorce proceedings? Gabrielle explains and lists case law which supports both sides of the argument.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
HELP HAITI NOW. Please do whatever you can to help the thousands of victims suffering after the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Boston will host a number of special events to raise money for Haitian support organizations this week. If you are not able to attend, please consider donating, Paul Farmers Partners in Health is on the ground in Haiti now. Check out their website to learn more as the aftershocks, both seismic and traumatic continue to rock this struggling nation.
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The Vault hosts a Haiti Relief Support Event with local politicians
All proceeds to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
Join Senator Robert Hedlund, State Representative Jeffrey Sanchez, Boston City Council President Mike Ross, Boston City Councilor At-Large Ayanna Pressley and City Councilor John Tobin Wed, Jan. 27, 6-9 PM. The Vault (Side Room). 105 Water Street, Boston, MA. Suggested donation levels $20, $50, $100. Donations go to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund’s relief and recovery efforts. For info: Kristine Glynn at krisglynn@gmail.com or 617-407-1208 or Amy Goldberg at amylgoldberg@yahoo.com or 617-515-4142

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Night to support Yéle Haiti at Stella
Tues. Jan. 26 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. $100 inclusive, 100% to benefit Yéle Haiti
Chef Evan Deluty & some of his chef friends along with the Yéle Haiti foundation started by musician Wyclef Jean will host a one-night-only fundraiser for the Haitian earthquake victims. Chefs will serve hors d’oeurves from their menus, and there will be an open bar for thirsty donors. Chef Deluty's favorite jazz band will play and all proceeds will go directly to Yéle Haiti. Call Stella at 617.247.7747 for further information. Yéle Haiti is a foundation started by Grammy-Award winning musician, producer and social entrepreneur Wyclef Jean.

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Support Partners in Health - Stand with Haiti
Founder by Paul Farmer, PIH is seeking donations and other support to help those affected by the recent earthquake. PIH has been working on the ground in Haiti for over 20 years. Based in Boston, PIH employs more than 11,000 people worldwide, including doctors, nurses and community health workers. The vast majority of PIH staff are local nationals based in the communities we serve.