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Can I Retire and Collect Unemployment?

Is it possible to collect unemployment as soon as I retire?

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taxes

Can I Deduct My Student Loan Interest?

You could get some tax benefits by paying off your student loan debt, but not all borrowers qualify.

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Managing Debt

Is Bankruptcy the Answer to My Debt Problem?

I can never seem to get ahead of my credit card debt. At what point should I consider bankruptcy?

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I Want to Start a Business With My Brother-in-Law. Bad Idea?

Be sure you are willing to spend lots of time (and money) with your partner if you want to start a business together.

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mortgages

Should I Co-Sign My Brother's Mortgage?

t’s kind to want to help your brother, but before you co-sign his mortgage, understand that you’d be taking a pretty hefty risk.

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Personal Finance

Should I Give Money as a Holiday Gift?

If you're thinking of giving money to adult children this year, what can you do to try to encourage them to use it wisely?

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mortgages

Is There a Downside to Prepaying My Mortgage?

Paying less interest on a mortgage seems like a no-brainer, but deciding whether mortgage prepayment makes sense for you is not quite that simple. Here's why.

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Personal Finance

I Have a Small Business. Should I Give My Kids a Salary?

There can be some advantages for business owners who give their kids a salary.

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Taxes

The Tax Deductions You May Qualify for After a Divorce

A reader who thinks her divorce may be final before the end of the year wants to know what divorce tax deductions she should plan for.

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