How to make cable company deals and save $250-350 a year on your cable bill. And as usual, providing personal finance advice, real estate advice and consumer advice with Ilyce Glink on the Clark Howard Show December 29, 2011 on WSB Radio. In 2001, the average American household spent $48 a month on their internet/phone/cable [...]
If you are interested in your taxes, here are a few of the Tax law changes for 2012. Guests Merry Brodie, an Enrolled Agent and owner of several Jackson Hewitt Franchises in the Atlanta area, and Bill Nemeth, an Enrolled Agent who is president of the Georgia Association of Enrolled Agents, talk with my callers and [...]
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced today they will extend the temporary waiver of FHA’s anti-flipping regulations through 2012, in hopes the move will stimulate foreclosure sales. In a press release announcing the extension of the FHA anti-flipping waiver (click to view full press release), acting FHA commissioner Carol Galante said that the “extension is intended [...]
Show Notes for Ilyce Glink on the Clark Howard Show, December 28, 2011. Today, we’re answering your tax and money questions with Ilyce Glink filling in for Clark Howard on WSB Radio. We have Merry Brodie, an Enrolled Agent and owner of several Jackson Hewitt Franchises in the Atlanta area, and Bill Nemeth, an Enrolled [...]
Here are some steps you should take if you suspect credit fraud or identity theft with an elderly relative. Q: I have the power of attorney for my grandmother who lives in Texas. I, however, live in Atlanta. I’ve input the information I have for her and attempted to access her free credit report and [...]
As the year comes to a close, the problems are getting worse for Bank of America, Countrywide Financial and its subsidiaries. On December 21, 2011, federal officials announced a $335 million national settlement, stemming from discriminatory lending practices uncovered in more than 180 geographic markets across 41 states and the District of Columbia. Back in [...]
We all should have New Year's Financial resolutions to help guide us in 2012 and improve our financial health during these financial hard times. Are you tired of thinking about your finances? The Great Recession has had a lasting impact on how we think about and manage our money, especially those of us who have [...]
For people without a credit history but a desire to build their credit, a new law allows you to create an alternative credit report and use that report in a credit application. Q: In our local paper you stated that a federal law required lenders to do a manual underwriting to approve a borrower's loan [...]
The proceeds from a reverse mortgage can be used for health care expenses but the high costs and fees can outweigh the benefits. Q: Would you recommend that my 86 year old grandmother consider a reverse mortgage to pay for health care expenses? A: While you ask a simple question, there are many factors to [...]
Each year we post our financial resolutions for home sellers for the new year. With the current state of our financial system, you need to keep your financial house and home in good shape. I know someone who sold a house this year. It took them seven months, and they had to cut their price [...]
