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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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Energy Tax Credits: Do I Quality for a Home Or Business Energy Tax Credit?

By | December 6th, 2009|

Energy Tax Credits: Do I Quality for a Home Or Business Energy Tax Credit? Tax credit release from the IRS includes information on key energy tax credit provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) that might impact taxpayers: Residential energy Property Tax Credit; Residential Energy Efficient Property Tax Credit; Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicle Tax Credit; Plug-In Electric Vehicle Tax Credit; Conversion Kits Tax Credit; Motor Vehicle Credit as a Personal Tax Credit Allowed Against AMT; Clean Renewable Energy Bonds; Energy Conservation Bonds; Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit, and other tax credits

Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – Dec. 2, 2009 (Year-End Tax Tips)

By | December 6th, 2009|

Tax Tips From The ThinkGlink Tax Team

Merry Brodie, Enrolled Agent and CPA, Bill Nemeth, Enrolled agent, and Chet Burgess, Enrolled Agent and president of the Georgia Association of Enrolled Agents (4gaea.org) joined us on the Ilyce Glink show today. We talked about Cancellation of Debt, New Tax Credits For Education, Net Operating Loss, Home Buyer Tax Credits, Energy Tax Credits, and the Unemployment Tax Credit.

IRS Announces 2010 Standard Mileage Rates

By | December 3rd, 2009|

IRS Announces 2010 Standard Mileage Rates. The IRS issued the 2010 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. The standard mileage rates are optional.

Loan Modification Help Is Questioned

By | December 3rd, 2009|


With only a few of the thousands that have applied for loan modifications under the Obama Making Home Affordable Plan, some borrowers have become skeptical that lenders truly want to modify loans. Some borrowers believe that lenders are willing to take government money and run without approving loan modifications. Why can't lenders move faster on these loan modifications? Why are so few loan modifications approved under the Making Home Affordable Plan?

Buying Land From A Neighbor And Holding It As An Investment

By | December 3rd, 2009|


When is a good time to buy land? If you own land now and your neighbor offers you his or her property, would you buy it? If you have a choice between buying land and putting your money into any other investment, would it be wise to put more money into real estate? A reader has some of these questions in mind when he asks whether he should buy neighboring property that is available to him.

FHA Loan Requirements Changing

By | December 3rd, 2009|


The real estate market is still in crisis. FHA reserves are falling and the FHA needs for determine how to handle its loan portfolio and future loans. With the continuing high unemployment rate, more homeowners are at risk of losing their homes. With more homes going into foreclosure, FHA stands to lose more money. What will FHA do to in the ever changing real estate market?

Loan Refinance Options Limited On A Low Balance Loan

By | December 3rd, 2009|


Interest rates are at an all time low. This might be a great time to refinance a loan. If your loan is coming due soon or it is due to adjusts in the coming months, you might consider refinancing that loan. However, just because it's a great time to refinance, you might have other difficulties in trying to refinance your loan. One of those problems might be the value of your home. If the value of your home has declined, you might be unable to refinance.

If you have a low balance left on your loan, you may find that the costs of refinancing the loan may be too high to justify refinancing.

Mortgage Fraud Cases Continue And May Include Current Lender

By | December 3rd, 2009|


If you find that documents you signed have been altered, you may be the victim of mortgage fraud. Check over all of the documents you signed and make sure the information is accurate. You should check your documents before you sign them and make sure you get copies of the documents you signed. If you suspect you are a victim of mortgage fraud, you should find a real estate attorney to help you.

Refinancing? Mortgage Interest Rates At New All Time Low

By | December 3rd, 2009|

Refinancing? Mortgage Interest Rates At New All Time Low. Freddie Mac reported today that mortgage interest rates fell again and hit a new all-time low. Should you refinance? And what should you do if you already locked in your new mortgage interest rate? Should you break the interest rate lock? What about float-down options?

Ilyce Glink on the Clark Howard Show – November 30, 2009

By | November 30th, 2009|

Today on the Clark Howard Show, Ilyce Glink is filling in as she discusses the latest economic news and shares personal finance, real estate and consumer advice. The Administration ups pressure on banks to help homeowners with loan modifications; Bank of America clearly spells out credit card terms; home sales rise to highest level in 2.5 years; are you in loan modification hell? Here's how to find the CEO of your mortgage lender. Listen to the podcast here or download from iTunes. For more show notes and helpful links, read Ilyce's blog

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