Can I Retire and Collect Unemployment?
Is it possible to collect unemployment as soon as I retire?
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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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
