Blog Archive: July 2009

Welcome to Ilyce Glink's blog! Here you'll find Ilyce's latest insights on personal finance advice, real estate advice and consumer issues. Come back often for timely and interesting posts on a wide variety of topics.

Today on the Ilyce Glink Show - July 19, 2009

Added July 19, 2009 by Ilyce R. Glink

Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce talked with Ed Delgado, a Senior Vice President of Wells Fargo, Stacey Bradford, a blogger for MoneyWatch.com and author of the new book, the Wall Street Journal Financial Guidebook for New Parents, and John Wasik, Bloomberg Columnist and author of the new book…

New Projector Uses Green Technology

Added July 16, 2009 by Claire Young

Plasma, flat screen, LCD. It seems like TV technology changes every other week. The latest and greatest comes from a company I had never even heard of, but their product doesn’t seem to disappoint.

Vivitek debuted it’s new LED projector at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. Their newest TV…

Topics: green, appliances, consumer advice, consumer electronics show, home technology

House Swapping Can Relieve Pressure Of Selling in a Bad Market

Added July 15, 2009 by Think Glink Staff Writer

Can house swapping relieve the pressure of selling in a bad market? I was interviewed for a Fox TV story that has run across the country, which talked about the need sellers have to unload their properties so they can move on with their lives. Apparently, house trading is becoming very popular on…

Topics: real estate advice, seller, housing market, real estate market

Reverse Mortgage Fraud Increases - Prompts FBI Warning

Added July 14, 2009 by Claire Young

As the economy continues its downturn, reverse mortgages are on the rise. Reverse mortgages allow senior citizens to tap into their home’s equity and receive monthly payments for a lender. To be eligible for a reverse mortgage you must be aged 62 or older and own your own home or have a small…

Topics: hecm, mortgage fraud, fraud, consumer advice, reverse mortgage

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