An investment is any action you can take with your money, in hopes that it will bring you a greater return on your money. The investment could be in stocks, bonds, real estate, retirement plans, or even collectibles. Learn here about different types of investments and how to deal with taxes, brokers, and more when it comes to your investments.
Rental Market Conditions and Rare Investment Opportunities
Rental market conditions, like vacancy rates in luxury rentals and scarce affordable housing, prompted state and local governments to offer incentives for developers focused on lower end properties, creating a rare investment opportunity. The recent State of the Nation’s Housing report illuminated rising vacancy in luxury rental units and a shortage of affordable rental housing [...]
Should I Use My Retirement Savings To Invest In Real Estate?
With banks and bonds paying next to nothing in the way of interest on savings, more retirees are wondering if they should use their retirement savings to invest in real estate. These seniors are wondering if they should use their $1 million in retirement savings to invest in an income-producing property. There are some risks, [...]
Should I Sell Or Rent My House?
Q: I am a 55 and own a house in Chicago. I decided to change my career and to pursue a PhD beginning in the fall of 2018. Meanwhile, I just accepted a 1-year position in Seattle, and am not sure after my year away whether I will return to Chicago, stay in Seattle, or potentially [...]
Ep. 31: Invest in the Market or Buy a Home?
Ready for a positive sign about how home buyers are financing their homes? And does it make sense to liquidate a stock market investment in order to make a down payment on a home? Get answers to these questions by listening to this week’s episode of the Ilyce Glink Show. You can click the audio [...]
Tax Planning and Retirement
When you’re preparing for retirement, one of the many things people think about is retirement savings. You’ve worked hard and invested for retirement, but you want to help ensure your money lasts as long as you need it. One way some people extend the life of their savings during retirement is to plan their distributions [...]
Pending Home Sales, the Definition of Home Value, Occupancy Fraud & Affordable Housing After College
How is the definition of home value changing for buyers? Is there a reason why pending home sales and existing home sales diverged in April? Get answers to these questions by listening to this week’s Ilyce Glink Show. You can click the audio link below to listen to the full show, or download the podcast via iTunes. On this [...]
Investing in Notes, Private Money for Self-Employed Buyers, and Credit Alternatives for Consumers
How can you invest in notes? What credit alternatives exist for consumers? Get answers to these questions by listening to this week's Ilyce Glink Show. You can click the audio link below to listen to the full show, or download the podcast via iTunes. On this week's show I talk to four guests: Joel Cone, a freelance real estate and [...]
Filing Taxes Early? Six Ways to Prepare Right Now
Believe it or not, the start of the 2015 tax-filing season is right around the corner. While there has been speculation that the start of the coming filing season may be delayed (as it was in 2014), it’s never too soon to begin preparing. Not only might you get your refund sooner if you file [...]
How to Use a Reverse Mortgage as an Investment
If you take out a reverse mortgage and don’t use the funds available, can you use it as an investment? The answer: Yes, if you take out a reverse mortgage and you don’t use the credit immediately, it will grow over time. "The line of credit grows over time because the amount that you have [...]
Investing in a College Education? 5 Tips for Maximizing Your ROI
Whether you're finishing your bachelor’s degree, getting your master’s degree or a professional certificate, or going to college for the first time, furthering your education is an expensive investment. But, like any other investment, you can earn a lot more than you initially spent, if you do it right. According to 2012 data from the [...]