Beware of IRS’ 2009 “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams
As that April 15 tax deadline edges closer and closer, the IRS has released a list of top tax scams to watch out for. Whether you've already sent off your return or you're one of the last minute filers, make sure you don't get trapped by any of these scams:
Beware of IRS’ 2009 “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams…
Tax Deduction For Buying A New Car
The deadline for filing 2008 taxes is fast approaching. Just about two weeks away!
It's never too early to start planning for the next year's taxes. So consider this for 2009.
If you buy a new car, costing up to $49,500, this year you can deduct the state sales and excise taxes from your 2009 taxes.
As…
Blog: Making Home Affordable Mortgage Modification
Here's the updated FAQ from the White House on the Modification program under the new Making Home Affordable program. For more information, check out MakingHomeAffordable.gov.
HOME AFFORDABLE MODIFICATIONS
Q: Can Making Home Affordable help me if my loan is not owned or securitized by Fannie Mae or…
Do You Understand Overdraft Fees?
A $2 fee at the ATM, $10 here…$30 there? You may not think anything of, or be bothered by, small fees here and there, but theses fees charged by banks can really add up, if you’re not paying attention.
If banks weren’t in the news enough already, a national poll by the Consumer Reports National…
Annual Transportation Expenses Add Up
The beginning of March means springtime showers, basketball betting pools, and “Transportation Freedom Days” across the country. March 5 marked Transportation Freedom Day in the Chicago area (where my Sebring Convertible and I live). Transportation Freedom Day is the date a typical area household…
Homeowner Affordability And Stability Plan: Q&A From HUD
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released this Q&A about the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan, which was announced by President Obama on Wednesday, February 18, 2009.
Here are some answers to most-asked questions about the plan:
Questions and Answers for Borrowers about…
Some people think buying a used car is risky business - especially if you're buying it from an individual, as opposed to a dealer. It's hard to know what you're getting - whether the car is in good condition, etc. You may decide to consult a mechanic before making your purchase.
Now you can run a…
How To Get A Great Car Deal - Or Not!
Gabriel called the show this morning. He's a car dealer who has been in the business for 20 years.
"The problem I see is lot of people don't educate themselves before buy a vehicle. Cars don't have a 50 percent markup," he told me this morning.
On American-made cars, there is an 8 to 9 percent markup…
Today On The Ilyce Glink Show - January 25, 2009
New week, new president. Today on the show we talked about the inauguration and how the stock market dived about 4 percent that day -- the most on any inauguration day ever. Why? It had little to do with Barack Obama being inaugurated and a whole lot to do with the Royal Bank of Scotland's numbers.
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Streamline Loan Modification Update
I have spent quite a bit of time this week calling big mortgage lenders to chat about their streamline loan modification program.
Here's what I learned:
If you have a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loan, AND you are 90 days + late on your mortgage, you can call your lender and request a streamline loan…
