Does LifeLock Really Work? Not The Way It Should
The guy who waves around his Social Security Number and dares people steal it might be regretting that dare. Todd Davis, owner of the fraud preventio...
What You Need To Know About Credit and Debt
Earlier this week, the Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Literacy (CEEL) released the results of a national survey about how much people know ab...
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 M...
How Much Mortgage Fraud?
The FBI released its annual report (http://www.fbi.gov/publications/financial/fcs_report2007/financial_crime_2007.htm) on the state of financial crime...
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – May 23, 2008
Today on the Clark Howard Show, Ilyce talked about the new housing numbers, the down day on Wall Street, and how about Todd Davis, founder of LifeLock, had his identity stolen. Click to listen to today's show. Don't forget to sign up for Ilyce's new newsletter at www.thinkglink.com. Look for the show notes at her blog: www.thinkglink.com/blog and check out the videos at www.expertrealestatetips.net. And be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel.
VA Loans Offer Zero-Down For Veterans
To get a VA loan you have to be a veteran. VA home loans may be the only true zero down loans at the moment. You have to meet specific requirements to qualify for a VA home loan. Another home loan option with low down payment requirements is the FHA loan.
Selling For Lower Than Home Value
A seller asks about selling his home for a lower home value than its appraisal value. He wonders if selling for a lower home value could be illegal. A wrong home value could lead to mortgage fraud or call the appraisal into question.
Refinancing Mortgage: Cancel Mortgage Refinancing After Contracts Signed
Can you can cancel a mortgage refinance loan after having signed the paperwork. It depends on how soon after having signed the refinance documents you change your mind and some lenders may charge fees for backing out. Some contracts list specific cases when it is OK to cancel a loan.
Real Estate Advice In Relation To Divorce
When you go through a divorce you may need to hire a real estate agent to help you sell the home you shared with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse and also to help you buy a new home. Each real estate agent uses different techniques to do his or her job and sometimes the person going through the divorce may have a hard time with some of them. Who can help you in such a situation? It helps to contact attorneys specializing in divorce and real estate prior to selling a home.
Paying Off Credit Card Debt After Father’s Death
An adult child asks who has to repay his father's credit card debt after his father dies. When a death occurs, the person responsible for credit card debt depends on whose name was on the credit cards. After this death, it may fall to the man's wife to repay the credit card debt.