Who Will Teach Your Kids About Money?
Money must still be taboo in many American families. Only 20 percent of parents involve their teens in financial discussions, according to a Charles Schwab survey released last month. Ask many college students about their finances, their financial aid, their taxes - and you'll often hear "my parents…
Consumers Want Better Gas Mileage
Do you know anybody who doesn't want better gas mileage? I don't. But, apparently only 73 percent of those surveyed by the Consumer Federation of America want that. Or will admit to it.
And auto makers have not met the demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles, according to the survey.
CFA says auto…
Americans Feel Unsure About Retirement - Yes, Really
Only 18 percent of those polled feel confident about retirement, announced the Employee Benefit Research Institute this week. Sounds pretty grim. Last year, 27 percent of those polled felt very confident.
It's the biggest one year drop in the 18-year history of the survey. Apparently younger workers…
Jobless Claims Return To Post Hurricane Katrina Levels
In December 2001 a group of us went to a conference room in a high rise tower in Fairfax, Va. We knew it was coming. Layoffs.
It wasn't that we hadn't worked hard. We had. Instead our company bought a competitor with similar technology and our product was killed. And so the team that worked on it was…
Come Meet Ilyce Glink At GSU's Women And Money Workshop
Ilyce Glink will give the keynote speech at the Women and Money Workshop (held from 9 to Noon). She'll speak at 9:00am on Friday, April 11th at the GSU Speaker's Auditorium, at 44 Courtland Street (corner of Courtland and Gilmer).
The place holds only 400, and more than 150 people are already signed…
How Much Does Your Car Cost You In A Year?
A few nights ago on National Public Radio there was discussion about neo-liberalism and how when someone is a neo-liberal he or she sees everything in market terms.
Maybe that's the approach Edmunds.com was aiming for when they released annual car ownership costs in conjunction with costs to raise a…
Reverse Mortgage Helps Seniors Pay Bills
Should seniors pay heating bill and their mortgage using a credit card? Ilyce suggests they either sell their home or get a reverse mortgage to stop paying the heating bill with the credit card. The reverse mortgage would allow seniors to stop charging their home heating bill on the credit card.
ThinkGlink Radio Show for Mar 23, 2008
Today on the show this Easter Sunday, Ilyce talked about finding a last-minute summer job, and how men and women do/don't share the financial duties around the house. She also talked about how to know if your credit counseling agent is a good one (hint: CCCS of Greater Atlanta is one of the top…
Use Cash Strategically On Credit Card Debt
If your credit card debt is spread out over several credit cards, you should plan how to use your cash to get the most benefit for your credit score. Spreading the payments across all the cards will not eliminate the debt, but it will lower the balance-to-credit-limit ratio, improving your credit…
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…
America Saves Week runs this week. More than 1,000 organizations have teamed up to promote the goal of saving.
Seems a bit ironic this year with the economic stimulus package just passed by Congress, as noted by Laura Rowley of Yahoo! Finance. Politicians hope Americans will spend the money to jump…
Foreclosures On Rise And Mortgage Lenders' Solution
In early 2008 foreclosures were increasing which furthered the housing market slowdown, but what are solutions that mortgage lenders are coming up with? Foreclosures are forcing private mortgage lenders to pay out millions of dollars. Mortgage lenders are trying to help homeowners who are currently…
What's My Credit Score And How Do I Raise It?
Before you even think about buying a home, you should ask yourself two questions: "What's my credit score?" and "How do I raise it?" Knowing your credit score will help you negotiate a good interest rate on your mortgage, and if you can raise your score, you'll get a loan with a lower interest rate…
Personal Finance and Marriage: When To Consult a Financial Advisor
Marriage means compromise when it comes to personal finances. Two people often enter a marriage with differing views on personal finances. Sometimes the differences are so great that the married couple needs to consult a financial advisor in order to create a united view on their joint personal…
ThinkGlink Radio Show for Jan 27, 2008
This week on the Ilyce Glink show, Ilyce discussed the fallout from the collapse of European and Asian stock markets, and our own US stock market's gyrations. The good news is that this is a buying opportunity. You just have to have the cash on hand. She took many calls about the economy, the stock…
How to File Taxes For Free Online
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service just announced its Free File Alliance for 2007 taxes.
If you earn $54,000 or less you're eligible to file your taxes for free using free tax software which you can find at www.irs.gov/. The IRS says that's more than 97 million taxpayers. Last year more than 80…
Prevent Foreclosure By Paying Mortgage, Talking To Lender
Prevent foreclosure by paying the mortgage and talking to your lender if you're having a cash flow problem. When you do your budget, be sure to pay your mortgage first because that is your most important bill, and let your lender know you may need help. Some states put foreclosures on the…
ThinkGlink Radio Show for Dec 26, 2007
Clark Howard is on vacation and Ilyce Glink filled in. On today's show, she talked about personal finance and real estate issues and took calls from listeners.
ThinkGlink Radio Show for Dec 24, 2007
Clark Howard is on vacation and Ilyce Glink filled in. On today's show, she talked about a number of topics and took calls from listeners.
ThinkGlink Radio Show for Dec 21, 2007
Clark is on vacation and Ilyce Glink filled in. On today's show, she talked about gift cards, their expiration dates and how to be smart about giving and using them. She also talked about how teens are using media in a very sophisticated manner and offered resources for real estate investors. Check…
Ilyce will be on CNN this morning discussing President Bush's mortgage relief plan. Tune in and see Ilyce answer viewer questions.
Dec. 7, 2007.
These 10 days account for 35-38 percent of shopping traffic, according to ShopperTrak:
Black Friday Nov. 23, 2007 Super Saturday Dec. 22, 2007 Saturday Dec. 15, 2007 Friday Dec. 21, 2007 Sunday Dec. 23, 2007 Wednesday Dec. 26, 2007 Saturday Dec. 8, 2007 Saturday Dec. 1, 2007 Thursday Dec. 20, 2007…
Nearly one quarter (24 percent) of consumers will shop today, according to Consumer Reports. That's an increase of about 4 percent since last year. Only 38 percent of consumers have started shopping, a decrease from last year. The numbers come from a survey of more than 1,000 people.
Did you go…
Real Estate Fraud Can Result In Credit Report Problems
Real estate fraud often results in problems with credit reports - even if the person was a victim of fraud. In some cases, the home owner benefits from the mortgage lender's attempt at real estate fraud, so the fraud may ruin her credit and credit report. Ilyce describes the problems real estate…
We're talking about the economy today on the Ilyce Glink Show.
I find I'm confused why the stock market is at 13,895, nearly at its all-time high, while gold is also at an all-time high, and a barrel of oil is nearly at an all-time high (at $83 per barrel). Meanwhile, consumer confidence is holding…
