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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 was the Founder of 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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Sellers Want Preapproval Letters From Buyers

By | November 19th, 2004|

Some property owners run into trouble finding qualified buyers to purchase rental properties. To protect yourself when selling property, request a preapproval letter from potential buyers stating that their lender has committed (in writing) to funding the buyer's loan provided the home appraises out in value. Be careful it is not a pre-qualification letter, which is not a good indicator of whether the buyer will ultimately be able to secure financing.

The Basics Of Selling A Home By Owner

By | November 19th, 2004|

Selling your home by owner has serious cash-saving incentives. But selling by owner can be problematic, and you have to be well-prepared for the process. It easier to sell by owner when there is tremendous interest in living in your neighborhood.

401(k) Open Enrollment

By | November 18th, 2004|

When was the last time you looked at your 401(k) plan and whether you were taking maximum advantage of it? It's a good time of year for employees to look at their 401(k) plan and make some changes that could boost your investment returns next year and for many years to come. Except for wondering if they'll be able to retire at all, most employees don't spend more than a few minutes thinking about their 401(k).

Avoiding Late Fees

By | November 15th, 2004|

Late fees make everyone mad - except the companies that collect them. Here are some ways to avoid paying late fees on your holiday bills.

Making The Decision To Sell Investment Property

By | November 12th, 2004|

A lucky investment property owner has the opportunity to flip a property and make a profit. If the owner wants to keep investing in real estate, a 1031 exchange might be a solution to defer taxes. Making the investment property your primary residence for two years before selling will also allow you to keep the profits tax free.

Mortgage Broker Refuses Good Faith Estimate

By | November 12th, 2004|

After paying a $300 loan application fee, a homeowner has yet to receive a good faith estimate from the mortgage broker. Ilyce states that The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) requires lenders to provide the good faith estimate in 3 days.

Gift Tax On Cash Given To Kids To Pay Mortgage, Buy Home

By | November 9th, 2004|

Parents who want to sell their home to a child are better off giving their kids cash toward the down payment for the home or the mortgage. The IRS allows you to give $11,000 as a cash gift tax-free each year, which the kids could use to pay the mortgage when buying the home. Giving your child enough cash to miss the gift tax will help them get their mortgage loan and buy the home.

Talk Personal Finances Before Marriage

By | November 9th, 2004|

Getting married? Congrats! But before you take the plunge into marriage, it's smart to have a little talk about personal finances. Remember, most couples divorce because of money issues, so if you start talking about money before marriage, you'll be way ahead of the game.

Avoid Personal Finance Mistakes After Disaster

By | November 5th, 2004|

When faced with disaster, many people make personal finance mistakes. What can you do to avoid personal finance mistakes after a disaster? Being thoughtful and slow in decision-making can help you avoid personal finance mistakes after a disaster. And part of being ready for a disaster means planning ahead.

Closing Credit Card Account Properly

By | November 5th, 2004|

A person wants to know how to pay off a credit card and guarantee that there is no remaining balance. Ilyce advices once you get your next statement, call the credit card company and verify that if you pay the balance on the statement you will be able to pay off the balance in full. Then, write a check to pay off the card.

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