Blog Archive: January 2006

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10 And Under Rule For Georgia Landlords

Added January 24, 2006 by Ilyce Glink

On Friday, when I last filled in for Clark Howard on the radio, someone called into the show to ask about the 10 and under rule for landlords. I didn't know what the caller was referring to, but pledged to find out and report back on today's Clark Howard Show (2-4pm EST/1-3pm CST).

Here are the…

Topics: rental property, landlord, tenant, travel

Looking For The Perfect Credit Card

Added January 23, 2006 by Ilyce Glink

According to the NPD Group, more than 60 percent of consumers look for better credit card deals each year. And this week, when credit card bills from December are causing January migranes, credit card companies tend to launch their new programs.

Barclays Bank recently announced that it is issuing a…

Topics: credit score, credit history, credit cards

Cutting Your Budget To The Bone

Added January 22, 2006 by Ilyce Glink

I went to one of my best friend's weddings last night. What struck me about Pam and Paul's wedding (her second, his first) was how warm and wonderful it was -- and how low-key. It was billed as a cocktail party, but when the guests got there, they were treated to Pam and Paul exchanging vows in…

Topics: save money, budget, consumer advice

Filling in for Clark Howard on Newstalk 750 WSB

Added January 20, 2006 by Ilyce Glink

One of my part-time/full-time jobs is being a radio talk show host for the top News/Talk station in Atlanta, Newstalk 750 WSB. I've been filling in for nationally-syndicated radio talk show host Clark Howard for 7 years or so. I'm Clark's "Kent," so to speak. I sit in for Clark somewhere between 20…

Topics: real estate advice, real estate, contractor, home buying