The Affordable Care Act and health insurance haven't had it easy in the media lately, but the Affordable Care Act should make shopping for health insurance easier for small businesses. While businesses have another year to make sure they’re compliant with the Affordable Care Act, it doesn’t mean small business owners should wait until the [...]
Consumers can now get their FICO Credit Score for free. With a free FICO credit score, consumers can better understand their credit report and credit history. By making the credit score free, borrowers can see how their credit score will affect how much they can borrow as well as how to manage their finances and [...]
Glinkonomics (Ilyce's take on what's going on in the economy this week), Ilyce discusses whether FHA loans are a bad deal due to mortgage insurance costs. If you need a mortgage and can’t afford a 20 percent down payment, are FHA loans a bad idea? Recently, the Federal Housing Administration’s mortgage insurance has skyrocketed, making [...]
There are a lot of good signs in the economy: interest rates are at a low 4%, the GDP had a surprising growth spurt in the third quarter, and banks are loosening their purse strings. If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to refinance your mortgage. The Federal Reserve is keeping interest [...]
Glinkonomics (Ilyce's take on what's going on in the economy this week), Ilyce discusses why now is the time to refinance your mortgage. Mortgages interest rates have come down, and now is the time to refinance your mortgage if you haven't done so already. Three months ago interest rates were at a high of nearly [...]
It’s been a busy week over here at Think Glink. From the year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy and learning how to buy a hurricane-damaged home to scary movie homes with big roles, a lot has been going on in the news. Here’s a roundup of my top stories this week: You may not believe it, [...]
A disaster such as Superstorm Sandy, which just marked its one year anniversary, can have a long-term impact. Many Sandy victims are still in the process of rebuilding their homes and their lives. And if they were already on shaky financial ground when the storm hit, their recovery could be even tougher. You can help [...]
Glinkonomics (Ilyce's take on what's going on in the economy this week), Ilyce discusses how home prices are rising too fast and why it's concerning for the housing market. It has been five years since the housing crisis and home prices have been rising too fast. This may be a cause for concern because it [...]
In order to plan ahead for retirement, it’s important to figure out where you are today and what you’ll need in the future to live the lifestyle you want. I always say that being actively involved in your financial future is one of the best money decisions you can make. But most people aren’t. A [...]
