ThinkGlink Radio Show for Aug 24, 2008
Today on The Ilyce Glink Show Ilyce interviewed Curtis Arnold, founder of CardRatings.com and author of "How You Can Profit from Credit Cards." She also talked to author Kathy Kristof about her new book "Investing 101" and when's the right time to hire a financial advisor. Ilyce answered listener…
Investment Property Cash Out Refinance
A real estate investor asks about doing a cash out refinance of his investment property. Taking cash out during a refinance has become more difficult, especially for investment properties. What can the real estate investor do to access the equity in his investment property?
Green Home Products: Save Money And The Environment At 2008 Housewares Show
Learn about some green home products that companies displayed at the 2008 International Housewares Show. Green home products consume less energy and are made with environmentally friendly materials. Green home products may also come with less packaging. Handpresso and Aladdin both released new green…
Ilyce Glink Show, August 3, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce talked again about how important it is to choose a 1031 exchange third party administrator who takes security very seriously. You can find out what questions to ask a prospective 1031 exchange third party intermediary by clicking here.
Also, are you looking to…
ThinkGlink Radio Show for Aug 3, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce talked about 1031 exchanges and what questions you should ask when choosing a 1031 exchange intermediary. She also talked about credit freezes and Georgia's new law. She ran down some green baby Web sites, if you're looking for environmentally-friendly retailers…
Millions of Americans who previously sat on the sidelines while others made fortunes now want to profit from the stock market. Investing 101 helps readers take their first steps into investing, even if they've been uncertain how to go about it before. This is the book that gives the novice investor…
Real Estate Investing: Single Family Homes Good Investment?
An investor asks about buying a real estate investment. The investor has calculated the return on investment for the real estate investment properties he's considering. But has he considered other real estate investment issues such as tenant demands and property maintenance? Taking those costs into…
Defer Taxes Through 1031 Exchange
If you own a property and want to avoid paying certain taxes when you sell, consider a 1031 exchange. When you do a 1031 exchange with a qualified intermediary, you can defer the payment of taxes. Find out how some key points for 1031 exchanges here.
1031 Exchange: Investment Property Transfer
If you own investment property and want to sell it and cut your tax bill, consider a 1031 exchange. A 1031 exchange allows you to defer paying taxes. Which taxes can be deferred using a 1031 exchange?
Today on the Clark Howard Show July 28, 2008
I'll be filling in for Clark Howard 1p to 4p EST. Listen live at www.wsbradio.com/ .
We'll be talking about the housing bill, as well as some new statistics that reflect how pessimistic (and yet optimistic) people are about the housing market.
And, have you heard? There's a new brand launching in real…
ThinkGlink Radio Show for Jul 20, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce talks about how she feels the stock market is still in gyration mode. Now that we fell below the 11,000 barrier, it could happen again. This might create a once in 30-year opportunity to buy equities, which is what she's doing. Find out how she's reorganizing her…
ThinkGlink Radio Show for Jul 13, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show Ilyce talks to author John Wasik about about what exchange-traded funds are and which ones to invest in. She discusses the latest resume trends with expert Liz Handlin. Liz also advises how you can find out about corporate culture as you're job hunting. Ilyce also takes…
Women Save Less For Retirement
Women save less for retirement than they need to save, according to a study just released by Hewitt Associates. The study said that women need to replace 130 percent of their final income at retirement, 7 percentage points higher than men. Women need to save 2 percent more of their pay per year over…
Selling Or Buying A Home: Finding The Best Real Estate Agent
Selling or buying a home is a stressful experience, and it's important to find the real estate agent who suits your needs. Real estate agents say someone with experience and knowledge of the neighborhood is important whether you're selling or buying a home. Being able to trust your real estate agent…
ThinkGlink Radio Show for Jul 6, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce talked about why the real estate recession might get worse, how to save a few bucks when you fill up the tank, and whether you should borrow from your 401(k) account. She took questions from listeners about IRAs and pension plans, refinancing a vehicle with a…
ThinkGlink Radio Show for Jun 29, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show we took at look at the stock market moves this week (down 3 percent this past week, and now down 19.9 percent from the overall high), the price of a gallon of gas all over the world, and a new hot button for the economy -- nonperforming loans at local banks and…
Well, today the stock market tested the bottom of the recent trading range of 11,700 and found it wanting. Today's stock market plunge of 358 points saw the dow hit a low of 11,453, a level we haven't seen since 2006.
Are we officially in bear country? (A bear stock market is defined as one that is…
Gauging The Real Estate Market For Selling
The owner of an investment property in Albany, NY, asks what the housing market is like there. He wonders how to gauge the housing market for the investment property he may want to sell. How can he decide what to do with his investment property?
Are You Having Trouble With Your 401k?
Robert is having trouble with his 401(k). A big company bought his company four years ago. He's no longer allowed to contribute to his 401(k) although he still works there full-time, and the company won't let him change his asset allocation within the 401(k) nor will it let him rollover the account…
Today On The Ilyce Glink Show June 8, 2008
I emailed my investment advisor Friday morning, when the stock market looked like it was melting down.
I had emailed him earlier in the week when the market had taken a dive and asked him if we shouldn't be taking more of the cash in our investment accounts and put it into the stock market. "Good…
ThinkGlink Radio Show for Jun 8, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce discussed Friday's stock market slide, increased unemployment, rising gas prices and her appearance on Dave Baker's show. Ilyce shared her perspective on investing and answered listener calls including one on how to buy vacant land as an investment. Visit…
What's The Top Real Estate Web Site?
ForSaleByOwner.com recently announced that it's the most visited real estate Web site, in terms of unique visitors. In February 591,000 unique visitors checked out the site according to comScore Inc. These days home buyers and sellers look to save as much as they can and one way to save is to reduce…
Green Home Tips Help Homeowners Save Money
Green home tips vary from saving on heating bills using better insulation to restricting water usage. Employ these green home tips by contacting a water engineering firm or an advanced plumber. There is an initial investment when homeowners choose to use green home tips, but over the long run they…
Rental Property As Tax Liability
Homes used as rental property are considered investment property by the IRS. As an investment property, you can either pay the taxes owed upon sale of the property, or defer the payment of real estate taxes due upon the sale. If you choose to defer the taxes you owe, you'd utilize Section 1031 of…
U.S. and European stocks fell today after bad news from financial services companies and the National Association of Purchasing Management in Chicago announcing its manufacturing index fell.
Here's a definition of the NAPM index from InvestorWords.com: A measure of the health of the manufacturing…
