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Ilyce Glink is an award-winning, nationally-syndicated columnist, best-selling author, and radio and television personality. She is the best-known consumer advocate for home buyers, sellers, and owners, and her content touches millions of readers, viewers, and listeners each week. She is the Founder/CEO of Best Money Moves, an employee benefit that companies provide that helps employees measure financial stress, then dials it down with a unique content mapping system. She is also the Founder/CEO of Think Glink Media, a digital content agency, and the Publisher of ThinkGlink.com. Listen to Ilyce on WGN Radio each week, follow her on Twitter, and sign up for the ThinkGlink free weekly newsletter, in the blue box at the bottom of this page.
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Late Mortgage Payments May Trigger Foreclosure Process With The Bank

By | April 29th, 2011|

Late payments may trigger foreclosure process with the bank. A bank may begin the foreclosure process on a property due to late mortgage payments. Late mortgage payments may cause the bank to foreclose on a property. Foreclosure filings are online. Check foreclosure filings to see if late mortgage payments triggered the foreclosure process with the bank. Talk to an attorney if late mortgage payments triggered the foreclosure process with the bank.

Diana B. Henriques Examines What We’ve Learned from the Madoff Scandal in Wizard of Lies

By | April 29th, 2011|

Diana B. Henriques examines what we've learned from the Madoff Scandal in Wizard of Lies. Diana B. Henriques authored Wizard of Lies, a book that examines what we've learned from the Bernie Madoff scandal. Author Diana B. Henriques offers a financial cautionary tale in her book Wizard of Lies. Bernie Madoff, Wall Street and the United States financial system is examined by Diana B. Henriques in the New York Times financial reporter's book Wizard of Lies.

Don’t Use 401k Withdrawal to Pay Off Mortgage

By | April 29th, 2011|

Don't use 401k withdrawal to pay off mortgage. Don't pay off a mortgage with a 401k withdrawal. Homeowners should not take money out of a 401k to pay off a home loan. Taxes and security issues are why homeowners should not use a 401k withdrawal to pay off mortgage loan. Homeowners should try to budget their money rather than use 401k withdrawal to pay off a mortgage.

Mortgage Refinance Options Limited With Underwater Mortgage

By | April 29th, 2011|

Mortgage refinance options limited with underwater mortgage. Underwater mortgage has limited mortgage refinance options. Limited options for mortgage refinance for underwater mortgage include option to prepay your mortgage. HAMP loan modification process is one option for underwater mortgage mortgage refinance, but not widely offered. Mortgage refinance options for underwater mortgage include HAMP if homeowners qualify.

Tax Implications of Quit Claim Deed: Better to Inherit Property

By | April 22nd, 2011|

It's better to inherit property from your parents or family members rather than receiving it through a quit claim deed. The tax implications of receiving a property through a quit claim deed are much greater than inheriting a property. When estate planning, it's better to put the property in a will or trust, rather than transfer the property through a quit claim deed.

How Do Late Payments, Foreclosures and Bankruptcies Affect Your Credit Score?

By | April 22nd, 2011|

A new FICO study examines how late payments, foreclosures and bankruptcies affect your credit score. Different credit scores were compared - 650, 720 and 780 - to see how late payments, foreclosures and bankruptcies affected the credit profile. These home mortgage delinquencies affected the credit scores in different ways.

Senior Mortgage: Prepay Mortgage or Save Cash?

By | April 22nd, 2011|

When a senior has a mortgage, a common problem might be whether to prepay the mortgage or save their cash reserves. The benefits of prepaying a mortgage come at the end of the mortgage. A senior might not live out the 20 years to see the benefit of prepaying a mortgage. It might be best to save cash reserves rather than prepay a mortgage.

Consider Lease Purchase While Recovering From Foreclosure

By | April 22nd, 2011|

A Lease Purchase or Rent to Own deal might be ideal for someone who is recovering from a foreclosure. After a foreclosure, you won't be able to get a loan. If you can find a seller who is willing to give you financing, a lease purchase deal could be a great option for a buyer trying to recover from a foreclosure.

Ilyce Glink Show – Market News for Passover/Easter Week – April 17, 2011

By | April 17th, 2011|

Market News for Passover/Easter Week on the Ilyce Glink Show April 17, 2011 Tax returns are due tomorrow, April 18, although the way electronic returns are pouring in, I'm thinking many people still believe the due date was the 15th. Lines are open to take your questions about foreclosures, short sales or any other real estate and personal finance questions you may have. It was a big week for financials. The Dow ended up down 38 points and we averted a government shutdown. We saw competing budget plans from Paul Ryan and President Obama introduced. We need to cut expenses, but where? Get more information and links at Ilyce's blog.

Responsibility to Calculate and Pay Property Taxes Falls to Homeowner

By | April 15th, 2011|

Even though lenders may handle these payments through the establishment of an escrow account, the responsibility to calculate and pay property taxes falls to homeowner. Before signing off on a mortgage, always look at the documents because the responsibility to calculate and pay property taxes falls to homeowner. In the case of an escrow shortage, it's still the case that responsibility to calculate and pay property taxes falls to homeowner.

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