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Fighting about money is the #1 reason for divorce in America. From first-time newlyweds at the start of new careers to people marrying later in life o...
By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-23T13:57:22-05:00 January 8th, 2002|
Fighting about money is the #1 reason for divorce in America. From first-time newlyweds at the start of new careers to people marrying later in life o...
By Ilyce Glink| 2017-03-21T16:02:51-05:00 December 31st, 2001|
What are some actions you can take to improve your personal finances? To improve your personal finances you should save money for an emergency fund, not buy anything you don't need and put together an estate plan. Following these tips will put you on more firm financial footing.
By Ilyce Glink| 2017-03-21T15:13:15-05:00 December 4th, 2001|
Although catalog and internet sales dipped big time after September 11th, they have rebounded and for consumers who don't want to face a crowded mall, using the phone or your fingers could be the way to go.
By Ilyce Glink| 2001-10-29T00:00:00-06:00 October 29th, 2001|
We live in scary times, and the fear factor is starting to have an effect on what up until now had been the strongest part of the economy - the housing market. Interest rates are at their lowest levels in more than 30 years. The first half of the year set new records for home sale activity. But the fear factor, driven by an undercurrent of recession and ignited by the terrorist attacks on September 11th, has caused many home buyers and sellers to pull back and wait until things settle down.
By Ilyce Glink| 2001-07-24T00:00:00-05:00 July 24th, 2001|
A new study from the Consumer Federation of America and Providian Financial shows that millionaires tend to be older, have graduate or professional degrees and earn more than $100,000 per year. All that isn't so surprising, but what is interesting is that the average American is doing a pretty good job of building assets, even with incomes as low as $10,000 per year.
By Staff| 2017-08-23T16:14:17-05:00 May 22nd, 2001|
How to spend less, save more, and make the most of what you have, brought to you by money-saving expert Ilyce R. Glink.
By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-23T13:29:43-05:00 April 30th, 2001|
The cost of a college education has been rising faster than the rate of inflation. It will take a lot of diligent saving to stock up enough to pay for the entire cost of your children's college educations. A 529 College Saving Plan is a great place to start saving for college.
By Ilyce Glink| 2001-02-28T00:00:00-06:00 February 28th, 2001|
What are the gift taxes associated with real estate inheritance? The person who is giving the land should think about the gift taxes that may be incurred if the real estate is given as an inheritance. Ilyce suggests a conversation about the current owner's wishes and a meeting with an estate attorney before accepting a real estate inheritance and the gift taxes associated with it.
By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-23T16:14:29-05:00 February 28th, 2001|
Perhaps you've gotten a raise or cut other expenses, but you now have extra savings. What should you do with the money you save? You can increase your retirement savings in your 401(k) or Roth IRA, or you can prepay your mortgage. You can also put the extra money you save toward a 529 plan to help with your children's college costs.
By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-23T16:14:48-05:00 February 19th, 2001|
Hiring financial help is a task that many otherwise savvy people approach the wrong way, opting to go on recommendations from family and friends, chan...