How to Live a Better Life on the Ilyce Glink Show August 28, 2011: Mortgage interest rates hit new record lows this week. That got me wondering: is this how to live a better life with your money in 2011? Jobs are scarce and uncertain, the stock market is volatile, and civil unrest is evident [...]
Q: Our dad quit claimed a family cottage to his three kids in 1994. He died in 2000. Two of the kids are married, one is not. Are the spouses in any way entitled to a share of the cottage when his kids pass away? A: Inheritance rules may differ from state to state, but [...]
Q: We found out that the property line between my home and my neighbors’ home is different from what the builder said when he sold us our home. Our neighbor had a survey done to put up a fence. During the survey, they came over and informed us that according to what was registered with [...]
Q: I had written to you a few months ago and never thought I would get a response. To my amazement I was reading your column in Sunday's paper and my letter was answered by you. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for responding. I'm the 75 year old widow, [...]
Q: My real estate agent failed to notify me of a valid bid for my property. He claimed to have opened the bid on a Sunday evening and failed to realize the bid expired on the next day at noon. He failed in other areas as well. He inaccurately filled out the paperwork for the [...]
While Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke continues to insist that the American economy is on the road to recovery, however slowly, a multitude of other experts have begun sounding the horn, fearing an imminent double dip recession. For many American families struggling with high unemployment, skyrocketing prices on staples such as food and fuel, while [...]
How to Throw a Block Party on a Budget on the Ilyce Glink Show August 21, 2011: Summer is almost over, but before Labor Day approaches and the kids are all back in school, there is still time to squeeze in a lower cost neighborhood celebration. Guests and callers contribute their tips, suggestions and stories [...]
At least once during the summer, we throw a block party. Rain or shine, it's always a great time. Do you know how to throw a block party? Here are some ideas on how to organize a great block party without going broke. Print up invitations on colored paper. You want it to stand out [...]
Q: In one of your recent articles, you addressed the point of making one extra mortgage payment a year to reduce the term of a mortgage. Your response states that doing this will reduce the term of a 30-year mortgage by 12 years which is incorrect. It’s closer to 5 years; term will be reduced [...]
We’re stressed, relatively pessimistic, and unsure about where the economy going into a Presidential election year. Those are the unsurprising findings from the CredAbility Q2 Consumer Distress Index this week. The latest data reflects an average score of 69.20 on the index’s 100-point scale. Given that any number below 70 indicates financial distress, it is [...]
