Monthly Archives: February 2006
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – February 26, 2006
Ilyce discusses the rising cost of health insurance. Ilyce then takes calls on a range of topics, including investing in a 403(b) and questions about healthcare problems.
Health Care Going Up
Apparently, I’ve just had a birthday. At least, that’s what the letter from Blue Cross said.
Of course, my actual birthday isn’t until July — so hol…
BRRR! It’s 53F In My House This Morning
After energy inspectors Michael Lotesto and David Richmond left my house yesterday, we went on with the business of work, feeding the kids, and closin…
Dust Dust Everywhere
This morning, Michael Lotesto and David Richmond came to my house to give it an energy efficiency test.
Lotesto and Richmond are certified building a…
12 Daily Pro Follow Up
Dear Ilyce: I wrote you a couple of weeks ago about your 12DailyPro comments on the radio. Apparently the “scam” has collapsed. Soon after my email to…
Time For Home Team To Help Home Buyers
Ex-Apprentice, Troy McClain, gets back to the business of helping people finance their homes. McClain spent the 12 years leading up to his shot on the show approving mortgage loans and refinances in Boise, Idaho. After the show, he went back home and tried to figure out how to translate the lessons he learned on the show into building his business.
Tax Implications Of Flipping Real Estate Before Construction
This reader is hoping to flip a property before it is constructed but is concerned about the tax implications. Ilyce explains if you make a profit by selling something that you own, even if it’s real estate that gets flipped before construction is complete, you have a taxable gain. Just what kind of tax gain you would get flipping pre-construction real estate, hinges on the question of what it is that you bought and when you are considered to have made the purchase under tax law.
Small Business: Hiring Out Your Human Resources Department
Owning a small business typically means you’re not just wearing the President and CEO hat. You’re also probably the Chief Financial Officer and the head of Human Resources as well. That’s why many small business owners ultimately decide to outsource the management of their benefits and in some cases, they have also outsourced their entire Human Resources department.
Repairing Severed Outdoor Extension Cord
Can you do a do it yourself home repair on a severed extension cord? If you ran it over with a lawn mower, you might be able to get some how-to advice at your local hardware store. One do-it-yourself option is converting the one long cord into two shorter cords.
Refinance Or Sue To Get Name Off Mortgage
When you buy property with a partner and you’re not married and you haven’t signed a partnership agreement, it can be difficult to undo the transaction. To get your name off of a mortgage for a property that you no longer own or live in you need to have the other person refinance the mortgage or sell the home. If the other person refuses to refinance or sell, you may need to go to court to force a sale of the property.
