Miles Rook articles

My dad died in 2004 but he left $3,000 in unclaimed state benefits. If I claim the money will I have to repay all of his debts?

You found out that your dad left some state benefits unclaimed when he died, but can you claim the money with no other obligations?
May 13, 2026 Miles Rook

My girlfriend stayed with me for a couple of months. Now the landlord is demanding two months extra rent retroactively. Can he do that?

It's reasonable to require that long-term guests be listed on the apartment lease, but demanding back rent retroactively is not.
May 4, 2026 Miles Rook

I went out to celebrate my raise with coworkers—then they stuck me with the entire bill as an “office tradition.” What can I do?

Receiving a raise shouldn't mean that you automatically pick up the tab for your coworkers.
April 24, 2026 Miles Rook

I emptied our lost and found without realizing my boss told a customer that her item was in it. Who’s responsible for replacing the item?

Emptying the lost and found at work seemed like a great idea, until you found out your boss told a customer her item was in it.
April 2, 2026 Miles Rook

My interview was abruptly canceled when they said I wasn’t a fit, but now they keep calling me after the person they hired quit. What do I do?

If you get a job offer after a previous unsuccessful interview, you may have more room to negotiate.
March 26, 2026 Miles Rook
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My friend says never tell a car dealer you're paying cash or it will ruin your negotiating power. The dealer said that's nonsense. Who's right?

You have probably heard the advice: never tell a dealer you are paying cash, because you will lose negotiating power.
March 13, 2026 Miles Rook

At a combined income of $290K a year, we're barely middle class. What tax breaks can we still take advantage of?

You're making great money on paper, but today's cost of living means you need all the tax breaks you can get.
March 9, 2026 Miles Rook