You can do nearly everything online these days, including booking the vacation of your dreams. Whether it’s a long journey around the world or a short trip to a tropical beach, finding a hotel, car and plane ticket can be done with a simple click of your mouse. The Internet has also made it easy [...]
Marriage is more than just a commitment to the person you love—it’s a commitment to that person’s finances as well. Once you are married, you and your spouse must decide if you want to marry your retirement and financial accounts, too. This decision will be a key part of your retirement planning. First things first: [...]
This year, our household has the biggest medical expenses we’ve had in a decade—and we’re not alone. My Webmaster is facing over $25,000 in expenses not covered by his family’s high-deductible insurance policy. Are you hurting, too? If so, there may be tax implications. Let’s look at what has changed since last year and find [...]
We are not saving enough for retirement. Period. According to a report released today by Bankrate, more than a third of Americans have saved nothing for retirement. It's worse for those under 30: More than two-thirds haven't saved anything. That's the first mistake Americans make when saving for retirement--just not saving enough or at all. [...]
Inheriting a timeshare and wondering if you should sell it? Check with an estate attorney to see if you can sell the timeshare. By: Ilyce Glink and Samuel Tamkin Q: I just read an article from 2011 on thinkglink.com where you answered a timeshare question. In that question, you said that if a person died [...]
Wondering about options available for underwater homes? If the bank denies a short sale, you may have to file for bankruptcy. Q: My husband and I purchased a condotel unit in Hawaii in 2006 and the property is way under the water now. We have been trying very hard to keep up with mortgage and [...]
Sean Moffett and Steve Ely join Ilyce to discuss business trends and hot topics in credit on the Ilyce Glink Show on August 18, 2013 on WSB Radio. Ilyce's show always contains various forms of personal finance advice but she has invited two intelligent and engaged professionals to talk about business development, credit and today's economy. These two experts [...]
If you want to know how you can stop your yard from flooding, talk to a landscape designer or the local municipality. Q: I am trying to figure out who is responsible for the flooding and damage that is happening to my property due to runoff from the road. I am hoping that you could [...]
Health care and insurance costs continue to rise. To offset the ever-increasing price tag, some families are turning to a health savings account (HSA) to help them make the most of their health care dollars. With an HSA, it may be possible for you to offset some of the costs related to health insurance. What [...]
