If you’re approaching your golden years, how confident are you that you can live comfortably? If you’re worried that you might outlive your money, you have plenty of company—43 percent of retirees aren’t entirely sure they’re financially prepared, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Thankfully, you don’t have to lie awake worrying about it. [...]
Getting turned down for a mortgage can be disappointing and leave a person wondering what to do next. And while it may feel like an isolated, personal experience, it’s actually more common than you might think. According to the Federal Reserve, in 2013, approximately 14.5 percent of applications for home mortgages were denied, down from [...]
Saving money is often top of mind when it comes to home improvements, whether you’re planning a home addition, remodeling your kitchen, or swapping out your bathroom fixtures. As you plan your project, here are seven time-tested tips that may help you save both time and money: 1. Make hiring the right contractor your first [...]
Ready to make more money this year? Earning extra cash doesn’t have to be a chore, as long as you’ve got a plan and the right resources. Whether you’re looking to pay off a debt faster, save more for retirement or plan for a nice vacation later in the year, boosting your income could be [...]
I wanted to reach out directly with some news. Last Friday, the decision was made to replace my Sunday radio show in the WSB-AM lineup. I have hosted the Ilyce Glink: Rebuilding America One House at a Time show for the past 15 years, and have enjoyed every one of the some 780 Sundays we [...]
The National Center for Charitable Statistics reports that more than half of charities and foundations said they received the majority of their donations in October, November, and December. If you made charitable contributions over the holidays and you want to receive tax deductions for them, how you made your donations is important. Situations that don’t generate [...]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is kicking off 2015 with Tax Identity Theft Awareness week, January 26 to 30. The purpose of this week is to educate people about identity theft—which could be anyone with a Social Security number (SSN). More than 1.6 million people were affected by tax identity theft in 2013. The IRS [...]
Homeownership might feel out of reach, but you may be interested to learn that you can still find properties for around $100,000 across the country. Nationally, home prices have risen 4.9 percent year-over-year, according to the latest S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index. While home values are predicted to continue to rise in the months ahead—albeit more [...]
If you’re looking to make a New Year’s resolution, here’s a good one to consider: Better managing your taxes. You should be receiving your tax paperwork soon, so do some preparation now to optimize your return and streamline the process. Here’s how you can start making this year’s New Year’s resolution—and stick to it: 1) [...]
Buying a foreclosed home through an auction may get you a great deal on a house, but it may also come with some unusual complications--like the former owners still living inside. While the foreclosed owners do have to leave eventually, every new owner fears the worst: They may be tempted to do a little damage on [...]
