personal finance advice
Ilyce Glink Show – Real Estate 2012: Will Banks Mark to Market? – March 11, 2012
With plenty of resistance from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the question this week when we consider real estate 2012: will banks finally mark to market? Is principal reduction finally on the way for struggling homeowners? And as usual, …
Keep Cash Safe or Invest in 401(k)
Should you keep your cash safe or invest your money in your 401(k) or Roth IRA. Where should you invest your money given recent events? Q: With interest rates as they are and investments frequently losing money, does it make …
Ilyce Glink Show – Real Estate 2012 Outlook – March 4, 2012
Three real estate summaries released this week, including the CoreLogic Negative Amortization Report and the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index, left me with a poor impression of the real estate 2012 outlook. And as usual, providing personal finance advice, real …
Catching Up on Retirement Savings
Strategies for catching up on retirement savings when you’re in your 40′s. Creating a budget is key to maxing out your contributions. I recently returned to work after being laid off in 2008 and am enjoying the steady paycheck and …
Ilyce Glink Show – Another Greek Bailout – February 26, 2012
The U.S. stock market had another good week, based in part on the announcement of another Greek bailout. The Dow flirted with 13,000 and American investors remain encouraged despite a mixed bag of economic news. And as usual, providing personal …
Paying Off Mortgage Early With Lump Sum Cash Payment
Paying off mortgage early with lump sum cash payment may be a good solution for some, but loss of that cash for emergencies may limit options. Q: I have a certificate of deposit (CD) worth over $70,000. I wonder if …
Ilyce Glink Show – Eurozone Crisis and the US – February 19, 2012
What can we expect from the ongoing eurozone crisis and the US? This week was a good one for investment in the stock market, despite the uncertainty in Europe. And as usual, providing personal finance advice, real estate advice and …
Update Your Will For Proper Estate Planning
Good estate planning requires you to update your will to make sure your wishes are met and your heirs aren’t left wondering whether your wishes were satisfied. Q: Our mother passed away quite suddenly. She had her old will out …
Ilyce Glink Show – $25 Billion Mortgage Settlement – February 12, 2012
Finally, a $25 billion mortgage settlement was announced this week. Will mortgage lenders finally bring relief to homeowners who have suffered from unsustainable mortgage loans in a battered housing market? And as usual, providing personal finance advice, real estate advice …
Ilyce Glink Show – Facebook Goes Public – February 5, 2012
This week, Facebook goes public, but is the social media site really worth $100 billion? Also job growth was unexpectedly strong for January. And as usual, providing personal finance advice, real estate advice and consumer advice on the Ilyce Glink …
