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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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Is It Time to Refinance? Save Money By Refinancing

By | August 27th, 2010|


Can you save money by refinancing? With the low interest rates, a lot of people are asking, "Is it time to refinance?" The goal of refinancing is to save money. So, if you can save money on your mortgage by refinancing, it is the right time to refinance. However, you have to consider the closing costs and the length of the loan. If you change the terms of your loan, you may not save money by refinancing, even with a lower interest rate. Consider how much money you will save on your mortgage when trying to decide if it is the right time to refinance.

Home Sales Data Shows Housing Market Still Down

By | August 27th, 2010|

Home sales data shows housing market still down. Real estate market outlook and home prices low according to recent home sales data. Recent home sales data shows housing market still down despite government efforts like loan modification programs and the first time home buyer tax credit. National Association of Realtors and National Association of Home Builders say housing marker still down, reflect home sales data.

Pay Lump Sum Off Mortgage To Save On Interest

By | August 27th, 2010|

Pay lump sum off mortgage to save on interest. Making a prepayment on your mortgage loan or paying off a lump sum saves money on interest. Pay a lump sum off mortgage to get rid of a mortgage loan faster. Paying a lump sum off a mortgage can save years on mortgage loan payments. If you have liquid cash reserves, pay a lump sum off your mortgage and save on the interest of your mortgage loan.

Sell Inherited House for Additional Income

By | August 27th, 2010|


Sometimes an inherited house is a drain on your income, and maintaining the property is impossible. Also, if you take out a mortgage on your inherited house, the mortgage payments may be more than you can afford. Selling your inherited house for additional income may be a good option, if you can't afford your inherited house. Talk to an estate attorney and an experienced real estate agent to find out if selling your inherited house is an option to bring in additional income.

WSB Care-A-Thon – August 26, 2010

By | August 26th, 2010|

Thanks for listening to the 10th annual AM 750 and Now 95.5 FM News/Talk WSB Care-a-Thon benefiting the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

We raised over $1.4 million dollars this year, and with the help of our listeners and News/Talk WSB hosts Ilyce Glink, Scott Slade, Neal Boortz and Clark Howard, the annual Care-a-Thons have raised more than $8.5 million for the Aflac Cancer Center.

Ilyce Glink Show Notes – August 22, 2010 – Credit card rules, mortgage rates

By | August 22nd, 2010|

Ilyce Glink Show Notes - August 22, 2010 - Credit card rules, mortgage interest rates fall to record lows again, more retirement savers tap 401(k) for loans and hardship withdrawals, 8 more banks fail. This week, new credit card rules go into effect. mortgage interest rates fell again to record lows, bringing a 30-year loan to 4.4 percent (or less) and I was able to get a 15-year loan quoted at 3.75 percent. Fidelity Investment released a new study showing more retirement savers are tapping into their 401(k) either for a loan or hardship withdrawals, a record last matched 10 years ago. And, 8 more banks failed on Friday, including ShoreBank in Chicago. Welcome to our new listeners at 95.5 FM NewsTalk WSB. LOOK BELOW FOR 50% DISCOUNT CODE for HOW TO PROFIT FROM FORECLOSURES. FREE BOOKS and EBOOK DEAL.

Ilyce Glink Show – August 22, 2010 – Credit card rules, mortgage rates

By | August 22nd, 2010|

Ilyce Glink Show Notes - August 22, 2010 - Credit card rules, mortgage interest rates fall to record lows again, more retirement savers tap 401(k) for loans and hardship withdrawals, 8 more banks fail. This week, new credit card rules go into effect. mortgage interest rates fell again to record lows, bringing a 30-year loan to 4.4 percent (or less) and I was able to get a 15-year loan quoted at 3.75 percent. Fidelity Investment released a new study showing more retirement savers are tapping into their 401(k) either for a loan or hardship withdrawals, a record last matched 10 years ago. And, 8 more banks failed on Friday, including ShoreBank in Chicago. Welcome to our new listeners at 95.5 FM NewsTalk WSB. USE YOUR 50% DISCOUNT CODE for HOW TO PROFIT FROM FORECLOSURES.

Will Strategic Default, Short Sale Or Foreclosure Hurt Your Credit Score?

By | August 20th, 2010|

Will a strategic default, short sale or foreclosure hurt your credit score? A homeowner's loan payments are too high so he considers strategic default, short sale and foreclosure options, but wants to know if it will hurt his credit score. Credit score and credit history will drop if a homeowner completes foreclosure, short sale or strategic default.

Pay Off Investment Property Or Pay Down Mortgage?

By | August 20th, 2010|

Decide to payoff an investment property or pay down the mortgage. Don't pay off an investment property and pay down the mortgage at the same time. Consider interest rates on loans before paying off mortgage loans on an investment property or primary home mortgage. Refinance mortgage loans before you pay down a primary home mortgage or investment property mortgage loan.

File A Complaint Against A Realtor

By | August 20th, 2010|


File a complaint against a realtor if your real estate agent is unprofessional in trying to sell your home. You can file a complaint against a realtor in several places including the national association of realtors. Speak with other real estate professionals and make sure any bad behavior from your realtor warrants complaint. If you file a complaint against a realtor, understand that your real estate agent will probably not lose his or her real estate license because of a complaint you file against a realtor.

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