I'm Filling in for Clark Howard today at 1pm EST
Don't forget to tune into WSB radio this afternoon. I'll be filling in for Clark Howard today from 1p to 4p EST, and again on Tuesday, the day after Memorial Day.
On the show today, we'll look at the following issues:
New numbers showing that the number of home resales and home prices has fallen…
How to File an Insurance Claim
In the aftermath of the devastation in Georgia this weekend (with an estimated $150 million in damage), Russ Longcore, author of Insurance Claim Secrets, offered up these 10 tips for anyone filing an insurance claim.
Slow down. Don't accept a fast payment from your insurance adjuster if it means you…
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…
President Bush just signed the stimulus package that authorizes the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to send every taxpayer $600 to $1200 (couples).
To get a rebate all you have to do is file your 2007 taxes. There are no special forms required. Here's more info from the IRS:
The IRS will use information…
Project Lifeline Buys Home Owners 30 Days
Can't pay your bills? Call the government. It'll take care of you.
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson announced Project Lifeline today. It's a program designed to help homeowners facing foreclosure.
Six mortgage lenders have agreed to stop…
Quick Quiz For Credit Counseling
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling recently issued a True/False quiz to see if you're a good candidate for credit counseling. Here's the quiz:
Once known as the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday may no longer be as big a day but some retailers still heavily rely on it. Shoppers flock to stores to find the best deals the day after Thanksgiving.
"Black Friday's a good indicator of foot traffic, but it's losing a little bit of…
Pressuring Appraisers Could Land You In Court
With the housing crisis well under way, both lenders and home sellers are trying to squeeze as much value out of homes as they can. This has driven some lenders to pressure appraisers to inflate their assessments.
Now it's not just an industry issue -- it's become a legal issue as well. New York…
I received this letter last night after the show:
I was listening today (Sunday, Aug 19-WSB) when David from San Francisco called about health care and corporate "guilt." My question,"Why are you so nice to economic and historical illiterates like David?" The man is listening to Ralph Nader and…
Identity Been Stolen? Here's What To Do.
I've published this information before, but it's worth a refresher:
ID Theft -- What to do if you're a victim
Contact Experian, Equifax and Trans-Union to place a fraud alert on your account. Initial alert lasts 90 days. If you have been the victim of a fraud, 2-years. Military personnel can get a…
