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Debt

Debt includes all the money you owe. It can be credit card debt, student loans, mortgages, medical bills and car loans. Most Americans will carry some amount of debt, but sometimes the debt can get to be overwhelming. Learn here how to manage your debt and personal finances.

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    Which Debt to Pay First When Improving Personal Finances

Which Debt to Pay First When Improving Personal Finances

By Ilyce Glink| 2020-03-02T12:21:56-06:00 March 2nd, 2020|

Which debt to pay first when improving personal finances. Which debts to pay down first to improve your credit score and start building your savings.  Q: I am "getting back on my feet" financially and would like to know how I should continue to improve my personal finances. Is it better to prepay my mortgage, [...]

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    Mortgage Delinquency is Down, Credit Delinquency is Up

Mortgage Delinquency is Down, Credit Delinquency is Up

By Liz Stevens| 2019-04-17T10:11:17-05:00 April 17th, 2019|

Mortgage delinquency rates are down, credit delinquencies are up. CoreLogic reports 30-day-plus delinquency is the lowest it’s been in over a decade. It’s a good news, not-so-good news situation. First, the good news: More people are paying their mortgages on time. Unfortunately, credit delinquencies are up as more people are having trouble getting their credit [...]

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    Racking Up Debt Before Closing

Racking Up Debt Before Closing

By Ilyce Glink| 2007-11-04T00:00:00-05:00 November 4th, 2007|

Credit card debt can hurt your chances of closing on a home even if you have already been approved for a mortgage. What many borrowers don't realize is that the lender may take another financial snapshot of their lives just before the closing. The second pull of your credit history and credit score could come any time within a week or two of your scheduled closing date. Keep your debt-to-income level the same as it was at the time the loan was approved.

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    Real Estate Minute: Boomers Facing Debt Problems At Retirement

Real Estate Minute: Boomers Facing Debt Problems At Retirement

By Ilyce Glink| 2006-10-06T12:00:00-05:00 October 6th, 2006|

Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Boomers Have Never Met a Debt They Didn’t Like and That’s A Problem When it Comes Time To Retire Original Air Date: October 6, 2006

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    Real Estate Minute: Taking Longer to Pay Off Your Debts Isn’t Always the Best Solution

Real Estate Minute: Taking Longer to Pay Off Your Debts Isn’t Always the Best Solution

By Ilyce Glink| 2006-09-06T12:00:00-05:00 September 6th, 2006|

Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Taking Longer to Pay Off Your Debts Isn’t Always the Best Solution Original Air Date: September 2006

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    Real Estate Minute: Paying Down College Debt

Real Estate Minute: Paying Down College Debt

By Ilyce Glink| 2006-07-06T12:00:00-05:00 July 6th, 2006|

Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink College is costly, but college debt affects your financial health for years to come Original Air Date: July 6, 2006

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    Debt Increases With Payday Loans

Debt Increases With Payday Loans

By Ilyce Glink| 2006-05-22T00:00:00-05:00 May 22nd, 2006|

When you're paycheck isn't enough to live on or you find you need money you don't have you may decide to get a payday loan. But are payday loans a good idea? When you take out a payday loan you're usually getting an advance on your paycheck and you'll increase your debt. Payday loans often end in exorbitant interest payments and bankruptcy court because debtors cannot repay the debt.

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    Debt Reduction By Paying Off Higher Interest Loans

Debt Reduction By Paying Off Higher Interest Loans

By Ilyce Glink| 2006-05-02T00:00:00-05:00 May 2nd, 2006|

The best way to decide which loans to pay off first and reduce debt is to look at the interest rates. Student loans usually have lower interest rates than car loans and are partially tax-deductible. If you have extra money at the end of each month, pay off the highest interest loans first and pay as much into your retirement accounts as you possibly can.

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    Monthly Debt Effects Mortgage Loan Eligibility

Monthly Debt Effects Mortgage Loan Eligibility

By Ilyce Glink| 2006-04-11T00:00:00-05:00 April 11th, 2006|

Any time you take out a loan, whether it is personal, credit card, school, auto, or a mortgage, it lowers the total amount you can borrow to buy real estate in the future. Mortgage lenders take a look at your monthly debt service and subtract that number from the total amount you have available to pay your total debt service.

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    Tough Choices For Home Owner In Debt

Tough Choices For Home Owner In Debt

By Ilyce Glink| 2006-03-21T00:00:00-06:00 March 21st, 2006|

What most folks don't understand about credit these days is that almost no one is turned down. Although your credit score may not be the highest, it may be good enough to get a line of credit or a home equity loan at a fairly decent rate. If you can refinance your mortgage and take out some of the equity that you have, you may be able to do some of the repairs and improvements you need to do to continue living there.

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