If you travel regularly for business, there may be times when you decide to bring the family along. After satisfying your work commitments, you have the opportunity to enjoy some quality family time even when you’re on the road, and, as an added bonus, a portion of your vacation might lower your tax liability. While [...]
Here are three quick tips on making a smart real estate investment. Look for properties where you can build in value. I published a story on my MoneyWatch blog about properties you can purchase for $40,000, or about the price of a luxury car. These homes aren’t necessarily in move-in condition, but they’re not falling [...]
What are the considerations that go into finding property when you’ve just won eight business licenses to legally grow marijuana? Why did U.S. construction spending drop in March? 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 [...]
This article was written by guest blogger Eva Rosenberg. Your adjusted gross income (AGI), which is your gross income minus deductions such as retirement contributions and other adjustments, is one of the most important numbers in your entire tax return. It’s used to determine limits on many types of deductions, credits, and tax rates, as [...]
For some potential homeowners, renting a home for a time before buying is an attractive option. It allows time to save money or otherwise get financially prepared before buying a home, and it also offers a way to get to know the property before committing to it. Regardless of your situation, a rent-to-own model could [...]
According to an August 2014 study conducted by Merrill Lynch, when it comes to homeowners, seniors tend to carry less mortgage debt, have more equity in their homes, and tend to have greater net worth .These trends make older Americans a favorable target for marketers of financial products and services, including reverse mortgages. These mortgages [...]
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 [...]
As you work to build your retirement savings account, you might wonder whether you should fund other accounts as well. After all, if your end goal is to retire on a tropical island, shouldn’t you put every dime you can into your retirement savings? While saving for retirement is important—it’s one of my “big three” [...]
Why are Millennials more confident than other generations that they’ll reach their financial goals? Why are house payments more affordable than fair market rents in 76 percent of U.S. housing markets? 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 [...]
In certain situations, it’s clear who to call when there’s a problem you can’t solve. When a pipe breaks in your home, you call a plumber. When your car breaks down, you call a mechanic. When your pet is sick, you call the veterinarian. But what if you’re trying to determine how to invest your [...]
