Glinkonomics (Ilyce's take on what's going on in the economy this week), Ilyce discusses whether FHA loans are a bad deal due to mortgage insurance costs. If you need a mortgage and can’t afford a 20 percent down payment, are FHA loans a bad idea? Recently, the Federal Housing Administration’s mortgage insurance has skyrocketed, making [...]
There are a lot of good signs in the economy: interest rates are at a low 4%, the GDP had a surprising growth spurt in the third quarter, and banks are loosening their purse strings. If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to refinance your mortgage. The Federal Reserve is keeping interest [...]
Glinkonomics (Ilyce's take on what's going on in the economy this week), Ilyce discusses why now is the time to refinance your mortgage. Mortgages interest rates have come down, and now is the time to refinance your mortgage if you haven't done so already. Three months ago interest rates were at a high of nearly [...]
It’s been a busy week over here at Think Glink. From the year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy and learning how to buy a hurricane-damaged home to scary movie homes with big roles, a lot has been going on in the news. Here’s a roundup of my top stories this week: You may not believe it, [...]
A disaster such as Superstorm Sandy, which just marked its one year anniversary, can have a long-term impact. Many Sandy victims are still in the process of rebuilding their homes and their lives. And if they were already on shaky financial ground when the storm hit, their recovery could be even tougher. You can help [...]
Glinkonomics (Ilyce's take on what's going on in the economy this week), Ilyce discusses how home prices are rising too fast and why it's concerning for the housing market. It has been five years since the housing crisis and home prices have been rising too fast. This may be a cause for concern because it [...]
In order to plan ahead for retirement, it’s important to figure out where you are today and what you’ll need in the future to live the lifestyle you want. I always say that being actively involved in your financial future is one of the best money decisions you can make. But most people aren’t. A [...]
Glinkonomics, life this week on WSB radio, Ilyce and four guests give advice on how to build your business in a tough economy. The government shutdown profoundly affected small, medium and large business owners, as well as the overall economy. Today, knowing how to build your business is crucial because many owners either don’t have [...]
Darlene Ziebell, John Kobs, Jed Kolko and Jack Albin join Ilyce to discuss how to make a business successful, real estate and the economy on the Ilyce Glink Show on October 20, 2013 on WSB Radio. Ilyce's show always contains various forms of real estate and personal finance advice but she has invited four intelligent and engaged professionals [...]
