Glinkonomics (Ilyce's take on what's going on in the economy this week), Ilyce discusses why now is the time to refinance your mortgage. Mortgages interest rates have come down, and now is the time to refinance your mortgage if you haven't done so already. Three months ago interest rates were at a high of nearly [...]
It’s been a busy week over here at Think Glink. From the year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy and learning how to buy a hurricane-damaged home to scary movie homes with big roles, a lot has been going on in the news. Here’s a roundup of my top stories this week: You may not believe it, [...]
The real estate market has finally begun to rebound from its lowest point in decades, and the Case-Shiller Home Price Index shows home prices are steadily increasing from last year. If you’re selling a home, now could be the time to put up that “For Sale” sign in the front yard. The only problem is [...]
November is Military Family Appreciation Month , and Veterans Day is Monday, November 11. Servicemen and women face many unique financial challenges, and planning for retirement is one of them. No matter if this is your first enlistment or your last, the fact of the matter is that anyone who serves in the military will [...]
A disaster such as Superstorm Sandy, which just marked its one year anniversary, can have a long-term impact. Many Sandy victims are still in the process of rebuilding their homes and their lives. And if they were already on shaky financial ground when the storm hit, their recovery could be even tougher. You can help [...]
According to information on winter preparedness from Travelers Insurance, snow, ice, and cold can cause serious damage to both the inside and outside of your home, leading to potentially costly repairs and homeowners insurance claims. A well-maintained and well-prepared home is less likely to experience weather-related problems, especially during the coldest months of the year. [...]
The Great Recession took many people by surprise and forced them to take a look at their spending habits. In order to stay afloat, millions of consumers were forced to reduce their spending on non-essential items in order to save money and stick to a tightened budget. While the economy is slowly recovering, people are [...]
If you’ve ever rented a car, you’ve likely been sold the auto insurance that the rental company offers. But if you already have insurance for your regular car, do you need to purchase an insurance policy for your rental car as well? “The short answer is probably not,” says Michael Barry, vice president of media [...]
Paying property taxes is an unavoidable—and expensive—part of homeownership. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to lower your real estate taxes. Figure out how your property taxes are computed Look at your property tax bill to see which government entity regulates your local property taxes. For example, it may be the county, city, parish, [...]
