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.
Renting A Residence and Owning Investment Property
Many people live in communities where they can afford to rent, but not buy. It may be a good idea to buy investment property in a different, more affordable, community. But there are precautions to buying investment property that isn't close enough for you to maintain and keep an eye on.
Lose Job And Move IRA Money
When you lose your job or get laid off you may have retirement money in a company account. When you no longer work for that company you likely have to move your money from a company IRA or 401(k) plan to another retirement vehicle such as a traditional IRA. How can you find the right rollover IRA to meet your needs?
Sorting Out The Ks And Qs And Reading Between The Lines
I spent most of yesterday in the basement conference room of the 410 Club. The 410 Club is located in the renown Wrigley Building, a beautiful piece o...
Today On The Clark Howard Show
Here are some of the topics and information we discussed today on the Clark Howard Show: IRS E-MAIL SCAMS: Watch out for these. They look legitimate,...
Structuring Real Estate Investment Properties
A real estate investors have created an LLC to separate their personal and business properties. They are having trouble financing due to an increase debt to income ratio. If a large part of your income is from your real estate business or you have enough buildings to affect your income, many residential lenders will have difficulty giving you financing. You should try to find a commercial lender or a residential lender that has extensive experience with people that own many rental properties to help you out in your future deals.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – March 5, 2006
Ilyce starts the show off by talking about a Washington Post column that deals with the new issues in mortgage lending. Ilyce then takes calls on topics from investing fraud to how to sell an estate property.
Cash Out Refinance To Purchase Investment Property
Can you use home equity to purchase investment property? Or should you do a cash-out refinance? Current tax law allows you to borrow up to $1 million on a first mortgage and up to $100,000 on a home equity loan and still deduct the interest paid. But when it comes to investment real estate, the real bonus is being able to write off your expenses against income that the property generates.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – February 26, 2006
Ilyce discusses the rising cost of health insurance. Ilyce then takes calls on a range of topics, including investing in a 403(b) and questions about healthcare problems.
Continuing The Saga Of 12DailyPro.com And StormPay.com
The feds are moving in on 12dailypro.com and StormPay.com and not a moment too soon. Well, it is going to be too soon for those folks who have talked ...
Real Estate Agent: Great Local Agent Key To Great Property Deal
A great local real estate agent is the key to getting a great deal on property. Ilyce notes that in order to get the great deal on property this person is looking for, they need to find a real estate agent that works the area on a daily basis. A great local real estate agent will tell the buyer what kind of deals are available and the best pieces of property available.