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About Ilyce Glink

Ilyce Glink is an award-winning, nationally-syndicated columnist, best-selling author, and radio and television personality. She is the best-known consumer advocate for home buyers, sellers, and owners, and her content touches millions of readers, viewers, and listeners each week. She is the Founder/CEO of Best Money Moves, an employee benefit that companies provide that helps employees measure financial stress, then dials it down with a unique content mapping system. She is also the Founder/CEO of Think Glink Media, a digital content agency, and the Publisher of ThinkGlink.com. Listen to Ilyce on WGN Radio each week, follow her on Twitter, and sign up for the ThinkGlink free weekly newsletter, in the blue box at the bottom of this page.
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On a Student’s Budget- Saving Money on Food

By | November 15th, 2010|

In July I moved into my first house, and have been living without a Northwestern meal plan or Mom's cooking for a few months. Although I am not yet fine-tuned in the world of personal finance, but I find myself getting better at saving money on food. My tricks come from everywhere: the internet, roommates, and occasionally I have a gem or two of my own. While not everything I find is helpful, I want to pass along the tips that have helped me cut my food bill down significantly. (Spoiler alert: You are still allowed to dine out)

Ilyce Glink Show – Medicare and Foreclosure – Nov. 14, 2010

By | November 14th, 2010|

Ilyce Glink Radio Show Notes November 14, 2010. Two great guests on the show today. Mark Miller is a journalist, author and syndicated columnist who specializes in retirement and aging issues. His website is RetirementRevised.com. Sean O'Toole is the founder of ForeclosureRadar.com and the blog ForeclosureTruth.com. He has personally bought over 150 foreclosures and shares his insights on what is happening with foreclosures in the area. Visit Ilyce's blog for more show notes and information.

Medicare and Foreclosure – Ilyce Glink Radio Show Notes November 14, 2010

By | November 14th, 2010|

. Two great guests on the show today. Mark Miller is a journalist, author and syndicated columnist who specializes in retirement and aging issues. His website is RetirementRevised.com. Sean O'Toole is the founder of ForeclosureRadar.com and the blog ForeclosureTruth.com. He has personally bought over 150 foreclosures and shares his insights on what is happening with foreclosures in the area. FREE BOOKS and Ebooks at ThinkGlink.com. What's happening on Equifax Personal Finance Blog and MoneyWatch.com.

Refinancing Mortgage For A Home Listed For Sale Not Likely

By | November 12th, 2010|

Refinancing a mortgage for a home listed for sale not likely. Lenders are not likely to approve refinancing a mortgage for a home listed for sale. Sellers not likely to refinance a mortgage if the home is listed for sale. Refinancing a mortgage for a home listed for sale is not likely to be approved by mortgage lenders. Check the value you of your home and readjust the asking price if it is not selling rather than trying to refinance a mortgage for a home listed for sale.

Hidden Costs of Refinancing a Mortgage

By | November 12th, 2010|


The hidden costs of refinancing can raise the costs of refinancing your mortgage. Everyone will pay different amount to refinance their mortgage because of the hidden costs of refinancing. Some of the hidden costs of refinancing your mortgage can include your closing costs, title insurance, lender insurance and prepaid costs. The hidden costs of refinancing your mortgage can include your interest rate. When refinancing your mortgage, the interest rate can be affected by your credit history and credit costs. Avoid the hidden costs of refinancing by understanding exactly what you're paying for when refinancing a mortgage.

Loan Modification Can Affect Credit Scores

By | November 12th, 2010|

Loan modification can affect credit scores. Refinancing a mortgage appears on credit history. Loan modification can make home ownership affordable, but can affect credit scores. Homeowners having trouble paying their mortgages can apply for loan modifications, but it will affect their credit scores. Homeowners applying for loan modification programs have damaged credit histories and low credit scores. Homeowners enter a trial loan modification period in the loan modification process and that trial period can affect their credit scores.

Investment Income Tax Won’t Hit Most Homeowners

By | November 12th, 2010|

New investment income tax won't hit most homeowners. The Obama health care bill contains a new investment income tax but it won't hit most homeowners. Homeowner's with investment income over $250,000 will be hit with a new investment income tax. Investment income includes investment profit from a home sale, but the investment income tax won't hit most homeowners. Homeowners hit by the new investment income tax must have investment income over $250,000, so the investment income tax won't hit most homeowners.

HUD Announces Pilot Program to Help Homeowners Pay For Energy Improvements to Their Homes

By | November 10th, 2010|

HUD announces a pilot program aimed to help homeowners pay for green energy improvements to their homes. The HUD and FHA PowerSaver pilot program offers homeowners the chance to install green technology in their homes. New FHA PowerSaver loans will offer homeowners up to $25,000 to make energy-efficient improvements of their choice, including the installation of insulation, duct sealing, doors and windows, solar panels, and geothermal systems.

Finding An Apartment: Use The Internet To Find An Apartment

By | November 9th, 2010|


There’s a ton of information online, but sometimes it’s hard to sift through the scams and to find the actual deals. Always try to talk to an actual person when finding an apartment, and NEVER sign a lease before you see the place. Here's my three best tips on how to use the internet to find an apartment. You might not find an apartment online, but your search for finding an apartment should start there.

Dream Homes in South Africa

By | November 8th, 2010|

Cape Town, South Africa is revered as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and for good reason; spectacular beaches and mountain ranges dot the coastal town. South Africa itself-with the help of the World Cup last summer-is gaining praise and respect globally. For ten weeks this spring, I will be in South Africa reporting for a local paper. While saving money is the name of the game at home, I thought it would be interesting to look at some high-end real estate in the Rainbow Nation.

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