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About Ilyce Glink

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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Homeowners Show Optimism In the Future of Housing Market

By | August 18th, 2009|

Homeowners show optimism in the future of housing market, even if the statistics don't show the same, according to the latest Homeowner Confidence Survey from Zillow. Sixty percent of all homeowners believe their own home lost value over the past 12 months, in reality 83 percent of U.S. homes declined in value. Eighty-one percent of homeowners believe their own homes’ values will not decline over the next six months. Homeowners in the South are the least realistic about their own homes‘ values, while homeowners in the West are the most realistic.

Job Search Web Chat with Ilyce Glink

By | August 17th, 2009|

Job search, job hunting advice, job interview tips and networking advice from Ilyce Glink. In this web chat Ilyce answers questions and gives advice for the job search during this difficult economy. Lots of people are job hunting, how can you make yourself stand out with your resume and at the interview? Ilyce shares tips on how to reinvent yourself to be more successful in your job search.

Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio — August 16, 2009

By | August 16th, 2009|

Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce talked about the Federal Reserve's assessment of the U.S. economy and how it compares to the rest of the world. She gave more updates on mortgage servicer Taylor Bean and Whitaker shutting down, including how Colonial BancGroup followed in its footsteps. Consumer sentiment also fell, and Ilyce talks about how opposites attract with how spouses deal with their finances. Ilyce took questions like from the caller wanting to know how your credit score affects your job search, and is it possible to save money when you are still struggling to pay your bills? Ilyce gives advice on how to look at our personal finances and learn how to save, even when times are tough. Listen to the podcast here and visit the blog for show notes and links for more information. Ilyce Glink Show listeners can buy tickets for the "How to Profit From Foreclosure" event this fall in Atlanta at a special 2 for 1 price by using special discount code "glink" (no quotes). Visit the event page for more details

Ilyce Glink Show Notes – August 16, 2009

By | August 16th, 2009|

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Credit Card Debt Is Still High Even If They Claim The Recession May Be Over

By | August 13th, 2009|

Credit card debt is still high even as some claim the recession might be over. The recession has affected credit card debt, unemployment, consumer sales and foreclosures, but now one of those is bouncing back. Based on a report from Credit Karma, consumer credit card debt has decreased in the month of July. Decreased consumer credit card debt is a positive sign for the recession, and it is tied to consumer sales, unemployment and foreclosures.

$8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Not Available If You Purchase A House From Your Parents

By | August 13th, 2009|

The $8000 first time home buyer tax credit is quite a bit of money. But you must meet all the guidelines and restrictions. Some of the restrictions may seem unfail To qualify for the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit, it must be your primary residence and you must fall under a certain income limit and the purchase of the home can't be from a relative. You can claim the $8000 first time home buyer tax credit if you make up to $75,000 for individuals, $150,000 filing jointly. The tax credit begins to phase out after that, and is eliminated at $95,000 ($170,000 for joint filing) of income. If you buy the home from a relative, you won't qualify for the $8000 first time home buyer tax credit.

Credit History Reported Delinquent During Making Home Affordable Loan Modification Trial Period

By | August 13th, 2009|

Credit history and credit score ruined by lender while borrower applies for loan modification under the Obama Making Home Affordable Plan. While applying for the Making Home Affordable Loan Modification Program some lenders may require borrowers to make temporary payments into escrow or hold accounts while their applications are being reviewed. But the lender will also report those borrowers as late or delinquent to credit reporting bureaus and borrower's credit history and credit scores will suffer.

Obama Making Home Affordable Loan Modification Program Cries For Help – Are Mortgage Lenders Listening?

By | August 13th, 2009|

The Making Home Affordable Loan Modification Plan should be simple. But it's far from simple. The Obama Making Home Affordable Loan Modification Program is causing our readers to cry for help. Some readers are writing in that their credit history and credit score are being hurt by participating in the loan modification plans even when they are not late in making their payments. Others are finding that the loan modification process is taking too long.

Estate Planning To Avoid The Gift Tax Dilemma

By | August 13th, 2009|

Estate planning is the way a person should go when thinking about transferring a piece of property from a parent to a child. If the transfer is not done properly, a gift tax may result being billed by the IRS to the parent. When in doubt, it's better to obtain good advice, do some estate planning and get it right the first time.

Quit Claim Deed Vs. Warranty Deed To Transfer Property Ownership From Father to Son

By | August 13th, 2009|

Quit claim deeds are a popular tool used by many, but in some cases a warranty deed is a better option. When a relative owns a home, should you quit claim that home to a child? Usually, you shouldn't use a quit claim deed to avoid estate planning issues. The better option is to work with an estate planner to determine whether you should keep the property, set up a trust or another mechanism to transfer property from a parent to a child. But usually it's not going to be a quit claim deed.

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