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Tax breaks for the unemployed

While unemployment benefits are taxable, you may be eligible for other tax breaks.

What real estate agents do for buyers

First-time homebuyers research online, but use real estate agents for complex tasks.

8 signs you're flirting with financial ruin

Are you marching toward a debt disaster? Look for these telltale signs that you need help.

Laddering works for CDs, not for I bonds

Don't ladder I bonds. One of its yield components doesn't change like a CD's.

Think twice about daily deals

Getting hooked on daily deals like Groupon or LivingSocial can cost you. Learn to buy responsibly.

Can you rent a car without a credit card?

Maybe a debit card will do. Find out if it can take the place of a credit card to rent a car.

New Resource: NCLC's Bankruptcy Mortgage Project

The National Consumer Law Center has launched a useful new resource for the bankruptcy community called the Bankruptcy Mortgage Project. See here. Those likely to find it handy include judges, consumers, trustees, mortgage servicers, attorneys, and

Real Estate Market Update: Housing Starts Up, Mortgage Default Rates Down

WSJ: What Can Save Brick & Mortar Bookstores?

Markets Hub: How to Benefit from the Debt Crisis