Add the next five questions to your notes to take to your first meeting with a new financial planner, and you’ll be prepared to make the best decision for your financial interests. 6. Who will I be dealing with on an ongoing basis?Will the financial planner with whom you are meeting be the one to [...]
The Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami: What Does it Mean for U.S. Markets? on the Ilyce Glink Show March 13, 2011 Japan is facing the worst crisis since World War II. The devastating earthquake and tsunami has claimed at least 10,000 lives. What's going to happen to the Tokyo stock market? Expected to drop dramatically as the Japanese government races to minimize the damage. There's an estimated 3-4 trillion dollars in infrastructure damage. What will be the impact on the U.S. stock market and economy as a whole? Also: how do you talk to your partner about debt?
In order to avoid problems after a death in the family, a quit claim deed can transfer inherited condominium between family members. A real estate attorney can help navigate the procurement of a a quit claim deed can transfer inherited condominium between family members. Probate court will not be necessary if you have a quit claim deed that can transfer inherited condominium between family members.
When drafting your will, bear in mind that joint tenancy with right of survivorship can simply estate planning. You could have a deed executed by your spouse or partner's estate after death, however joint tenancy with right of survivorship can simply estate planning. If you and your mate took title to the home as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, it can greatly simplify estate planning.
Home and food safety products from the International Home and Housewares Show were a major theme in 2011. The International Home and Housewares Show featured a number of new items intended to function as home and food safety products. Where possible, the home and food safety products also attempted to be eco-friendly and environmentally conscious. Home and food safety products from the International Home and Housewares Show are a growing trend.
For those who are in the financial position to consider it, shortening the term of your loan may help reduce your mortgage interest rate. It is a good idea to refinance if the end result is shortening the term of your loan to help reduce your mortgage interest rate. If you're in a financially precarious position, taking a 15-year loan might be a stretch but otherwise shortening the term of your loan may help reduce your mortgage interest rate.
It's always a bad idea to consider co-signing a loan for a friend. If they get behind on payments, you will regret co-signing a loan for a friend. A short sale may not be enough to restore your credit when a default happens after co-signing a loan for a friend. If a personal balloon loan is coming due, you won't be able to refinance it after co-signing a loan for a friend who has gotten behind on payments. Your credit history and credit score could suffer after co-signing a loan for a friend if you are not careful. Think twice before co-signing a loan for a friend. Co-signing a loan for a friend is always a bad idea, especially in situations where that friend is unable to make the necessary payments.
Consider A Lease With An Option To Buy When You Can’t Sell Your Home By Ilyce R. Glink These days, I’m hearing from plenty of homeowners who want to be home sellers, but simply can’t sell. Either there are so many foreclosures in the neighborhood that their homes are worth only a fraction of what [...]
2011 Tax Tips and Issues on the Ilyce Glink Show February 27, 2011 Today we're talking tax and answering your tax questions on the Ilyce Glink 2011 tax show. Call in with your tax questions for our Tax Experts, Bill Nemeth, EA, president of the Georgia Association of Enrolled Agents, and Chet Burgess, EA, executive director of the Georgia Association of Enrolled Agents. You can contact the GAEA at www.4gaea.org. Get more information and links at Ilyce's blog.
3 Things That May Not Be Covered by Your Homeowner’s Insurance— But That You Still Need! By Linda Rey Don’t you just love buying insurance? OK, probably not, but don’t you just love when you have the right insurance in an emergency? No one wants to find out at the wrong time that what they [...]
