Are you in loan modification hell? Keep making mortgage payments if you have the cash. If you pay cash for your home, your mortgage lender may not allow you to refinance, which can make you feel like you're in loan modification hell. But keep making mortgage payment if you have the cash or else you might find yourself in a foreclosure situation.
The Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami: What Does it Mean for U.S. Markets? on the Ilyce Glink Show March 13, 2011 Japan is facing the worst crisis since World War II. The devastating earthquake and tsunami has claimed at least 10,000 lives. What's going to happen to the Tokyo stock market? Expected to drop dramatically as the Japanese government races to minimize the damage. There's an estimated 3-4 trillion dollars in infrastructure damage. What will be the impact on the U.S. stock market and economy as a whole? Also: how do you talk to your partner about debt?
In order to avoid problems after a death in the family, a quit claim deed can transfer inherited condominium between family members. A real estate attorney can help navigate the procurement of a a quit claim deed can transfer inherited condominium between family members. Probate court will not be necessary if you have a quit claim deed that can transfer inherited condominium between family members.
When drafting your will, bear in mind that joint tenancy with right of survivorship can simply estate planning. You could have a deed executed by your spouse or partner's estate after death, however joint tenancy with right of survivorship can simply estate planning. If you and your mate took title to the home as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, it can greatly simplify estate planning.
Home and food safety products from the International Home and Housewares Show were a major theme in 2011. The International Home and Housewares Show featured a number of new items intended to function as home and food safety products. Where possible, the home and food safety products also attempted to be eco-friendly and environmentally conscious. Home and food safety products from the International Home and Housewares Show are a growing trend.
For those who are in the financial position to consider it, shortening the term of your loan may help reduce your mortgage interest rate. It is a good idea to refinance if the end result is shortening the term of your loan to help reduce your mortgage interest rate. If you're in a financially precarious position, taking a 15-year loan might be a stretch but otherwise shortening the term of your loan may help reduce your mortgage interest rate.
2011 Tax Tips and Issues on the Ilyce Glink Show February 27, 2011 Today we're talking tax and answering your tax questions on the Ilyce Glink 2011 tax show. Call in with your tax questions for our Tax Experts, Bill Nemeth, EA, president of the Georgia Association of Enrolled Agents, and Chet Burgess, EA, executive director of the Georgia Association of Enrolled Agents. You can contact the GAEA at www.4gaea.org. Get more information and links at Ilyce's blog.
Stock Market and Economic Indicator Tracking on the Clark Howard Show March 9, 2011 Lots of good news in the market today. The stock market is wobbling a little, related to the crisis in Libya and fears about oil supply. It's also the second anniversary of the stock market crash of 3/9/09, when the Dow fell below 6700. U.S. wholesale inventories are up 1.1%, and sales are up 3.4%. Both of these numbers are above forecast and suggest that hiring may soon resume. Also, mortgage applications spiked 16%, which is the biggest gain since June 2010.
How to Save Money on Gas, Groceries on the Clark Howard Show March 8, 2011 Want to know how to save money on the everyday items of life? Check out these 5 Money-Saving Apps. Gas prices are up today and so is the number of homes in negative equity. What Can You Buy for $1,000 and other foreclosure deals? Ways that you can file your tax returns for free! Get more information and links at Ilyce's blog.
How to Save Money on Gas, Groceries on The Clark Howard Show Want to know how to save money on the everyday items of life? Check out these 5 Money-Saving Apps. Gas prices are up today and so is the number of homes in negative equity. What Can You Buy for $1,000 and other foreclosure deals? Ways that you can file your tax returns for free! Here's the summary of today's stories on the Clark Howard Show.
