Ilyce Glink Show Notes - November 1, 2009
Ilyce Glink Show Notes - November 1, 2009. How has the credit crisis and recession changed you and your spending habits? I want to hear from you. Free books and ebook deal. This week, our latest ebooks, on investing in real estate, will be released on ThinkGlink.com as will our podcasts from our How to Profit From Foreclosures event. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest information, discounts and deals.
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Nov 1, 2009
Clark Howard Show Notes - Labor Day 2009
Clark Howard Show Notes - Labor Day 2009: Taylor Bean Whitaker Update; New Mortgage Brokerage rules; Loan modification hell and what to do about it; President Obama's plans to help you save more for retirement; What men's underwear says about the economy; How to Profit from Foreclosure; FREE BOOKS; EBOOK SPECIAL;
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Sep 7, 2009
Taylor Bean and Whitaker Mortgage Company Hotline Information for Borrowers
NEW UPDATE 9/10/09: Today's update is an edited, condensed transcript of my conversation with BOA spokesperson Rick Simon. Cenlar is a legitimate loan servicing company and Roundpoint is NOT A SCAM. The situation is confusing, but not fake. 9/01/09 Yesterday, we reported that Bank of America taking over servicing rights for FHA loans and Ginnie Mae loans previously held by Taylor Bean and Whitaker Mortgage Company.Earlier this month, Taylor Bean and Whitaker Mortgage Company, which is owned by Colonial BancGroup shut its doors. Dozens of Taylor Bean and Whitaker Mortgage Company borrowers called the Clark Howard Show and Ilyce Glink Show to ask what they should do. Should they pay their old loans or new loans? How could they find out if their loans funded? The FDIC and Federal Reserve Bank have set up customer hotlines you can call to get information.
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Aug 10, 2009
Investing Beyond the Company 401(k) Match
Does your company match your all or part of your 401(k) contribution? With the economy going the way it is, some companies have been cutting back on their 401(k) account matches in order to save big bucks. For some companies, eliminating the 401(k) match means saving hundreds of millions of dollars…
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Jun 2, 2009
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…
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Apr 13, 2009
Are You Using Your 401k to Pay For Your Housing Expenses?
What happens when your luck runs out? You go into backup mode, and start working through your assets. Then, it's time to tap your retirement savings, even though your golden years may be just around the bedn. But what happens after your 401(k), 403(b), 457 retirement plan IRAs are depleted? How do…
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Apr 9, 2009
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show - April 5, 2009
We're talking tax today. Bill Nemeth and Merry Brodie are with us in the studio answering your tax questions. If you have federal or state income tax questions, such as what kinds of deductions you can take or what taxes you owe on inherited property, or how to reduce your income tax bill, give us a…
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Apr 5, 2009
Clark Howard Show Notes - Mar. 12, 2009
Clark Howard Show Notes for today
Ken inherited a windfall in excess of $150,000. He wanted to know how to invest the money or if he should pay off the house. I've written a lot about how you should make this choice. You'll want to click on these stories before you make your decision:
Prepay Mortgage…
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Mar 12, 2009
401(k) Plan Seizure By Obama?
A reader sent me this question this week:
Q: I have a growing concern that the Obama administration will seize all 401(k) accounts as a "fix" for social security. The Democrats in Congress were talking about doing this as recently as October, 2008. Am I being paranoid? What do you think? Should I be…
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Mar 12, 2009
Target-Date Mutual Funds For Auto Enrolled 401(k) Plans
In recent years I've heard that employers have started to auto-enroll employees into 401(k) plans. It's great to know that employees still have a say in where their money goes. I guess the assumption is that people who don't pay attention to their pay stubs won't notice if some of their money gets…
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Mar 10, 2009
