An investment is any action you can take with your money, in hopes that it will bring you a greater return on your money. The investment could be in stocks, bonds, real estate, retirement plans, or even collectibles. Learn here about different types of investments and how to deal with taxes, brokers, and more when it comes to your investments.
Today on the Clark Howard Show July 28, 2008
I'll be filling in for Clark Howard 1p to 4p EST. Listen live at www.wsbradio.com/ . We'll be talking about the housing bill, as well as some new sta...
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – July 20, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce talks about how she feels the stock market is still in gyration mode. Now that we fell below the 11,000 barrier, it could happen again. This might create a once in 30-year opportunity to buy equities, which is what she's doing. Find out how she's reorganizing her investment portfolio to take advantage of changes in the market. She also took questions on selling a home before buying, prenups, writing down of mortgage values, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, 529 college savings plans (and the tax deduction associated with them) and how to make sure that mortgage payments made in advance are really being credited to your account properly. For show notes and updates through the week, check out her blog at www.thinkglink.com/blog , and sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the ThinkGlink.com home page. Check out the videos at www.expertrealestatetips.net. And be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – July 13, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show Ilyce talks to author John Wasik about about what exchange-traded funds are and which ones to invest in. She discusses the latest resume trends with expert Liz Handlin. Liz also advises how you can find out about corporate culture as you're job hunting. Ilyce also takes listener calls. For show notes and updates through the week, check out her blog at www.thinkglink.com/blog , and sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the ThinkGlink.com home page. Check out the videos at www.expertrealestatetips.net. And be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel.
Women Save Less For Retirement
Women save less for retirement than they need to save, according to a study just released by Hewitt Associates. The study said that women need to repl...
Selling Or Buying A Home: Finding The Best Real Estate Agent
Selling or buying a home is a stressful experience, and it's important to find the real estate agent who suits your needs. Real estate agents say someone with experience and knowledge of the neighborhood is important whether you're selling or buying a home. Being able to trust your real estate agent and know that they have your best interests at heart is also crucial to buying or selling a home.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – July 6, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce talked about why the real estate recession might get worse, how to save a few bucks when you fill up the tank, and whether you should borrow from your 401(k) account. She took questions from listeners about IRAs and pension plans, refinancing a vehicle with a high interest rate, Young Investor's fund from Monetta, asset diversification, buying gold and silver (Bill boasted he has had a 400 percent rate of return over 5 years), and short sales. For show notes and updates through the week, check out her blog at www.thinkglink.com/blog , and sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the ThinkGlink.com home page. Check out the videos at www.expertrealestatetips.net. And be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – June 29, 2008
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show we took at look at the stock market moves this week (down 3 percent this past week, and now down 19.9 percent from the overall high), the price of a gallon of gas all over the world, and a new hot button for the economy -- nonperforming loans at local banks and S&Ls. Ilyce also answered questions on credit, rental property, refinancing, buying stock for a child, FHA loans and hiring a real estate agent. Tune into listen to the show. For show notes and updates through the week, check out her blog at www.thinkglink.com/blog , and sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the ThinkGlink.com home page. Check out the videos at www.expertrealestatetips.net. And be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel.
Tough Day in the Stock Market
Well, today the stock market tested the bottom of the recent trading range of 11,700 and found it wanting. Today's stock market plunge of 358 points s...
Gauging The Real Estate Market For Selling
The owner of an investment property in Albany, NY, asks what the housing market is like there. He wonders how to gauge the housing market for the investment property he may want to sell. How can he decide what to do with his investment property?
Are You Having Trouble With Your 401k?
Robert is having trouble with his 401(k). A big company bought his company four years ago. He's no longer allowed to contribute to his 401(k) although...