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Karin Price Mueller is an award-winning writer and money expert. She's the founder of NJMoneyHelp.com, a new website that offers smart and objective advice on everything money. She also writes the Bamboozled consumer affairs column for The Star-Ledger. Mueller has won several national and local journalism awards, including nods from the Society of Business Editors and Writers (SABEW), the New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) and the Financial Planning Association.

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Should I Co-Sign My Brother’s Mortgage?
Q. My credit has always been good, and my brother’s credit stin... read more

December 6, 2015

Mortgages
Can We Pay Off Debt to Qualify for More Financial Aid?
Q. My daughter goes to college in one year. We’ve saved a lot i... read more

November 29, 2015

Student Loans
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Should I Give Money as a Holiday Gift?
Q: For the holidays, I want to give money to my kids. But I donâ... read more

November 22, 2015

Personal Finance
Is There a Downside to Prepaying My Mortgage?
Q: I have paid almost $6,000 extra toward my mortgage principal.... read more

November 8, 2015

Mortgages
I Have a Small Business. Should I Give My Kids a Salary?
Q: I have a small business. My CPA suggested I start paying my k... read more

November 7, 2015

Personal Finance
tax deductions divorce
The Tax Deductions You May Qualify for After a Divorce
Q. I’m getting divorced, and I think I will be final before... read more

October 28, 2015

Taxes