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Insurance: Homeowners Should Shop Around For Best Insurance Deal
Homeowners should shop around for the best insurance deals. Often homeowners can get a great deal if you purchase all your insurance from the same company. Another way homeowners can get a better deal on insurance is by keeping a good credit score.
National Consumer Protection Week
I know this sounds like a Hallmark Holiday, but it's really just the Federal government trying to get your attention focused on protecting yourself: y...
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – February 4, 2007
On today's Ilyce Glink show, Ilyce talked about the recent New York Times story in which several finance professors went out on a limb and said that most Americans are saving enough for retirement. She took calls from several folks who said they did think they were saving enough and walked through how they got to their big number. She also talked about a new survey that shows that 90 percent of appraisers feel pressured by lenders, agents, buyers and sellers to inflate the price of property. That, she said, isn't going to help today's real estate market. Tune in for more.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – January 28, 2007
On this week's show, Ilyce continued the discussion about President Bush's new health care plan. She also talked about her January Blues party, how it's possible to give great parties for less -- if you're willing to be a little bit creative. Several callers had comments on the health care story, and others asked for information on long-term care insurance, particularly in the wake of the Governor's information mailing that recently went out.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – January 21, 2007
On this week's show, Ilyce Glink talks about President Bush's proposal to increase the number of people who have health insurance. A number of listeners called in with their questions about health insurance.
Federal Tax Lien Lowers Credit Score
When a federal tax lien gets filed against you, your credit score will fall. What can you do to rebuild your credit score after you've paid off the tax lien? Paying your bills on time, not carrying a credit card balance and not closing old lines of credit all help boost your credit score.
Accountants, Attorneys, And Other Folks To Help With Your Money
I received the following email today: How can I find a referral to a good accountant approved by your practice? I am in the Cumming, Alpharetta, Win...
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – January 14, 2007
On the show this week, Ilyce talked about her trip to New York for the Inman Connect conference. The biggest thing coming down the road seems to be using video for everything real estate.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – January 7, 2007
On today's show, Ilyce talked about how the number of people leasing cars in 2006 jumped 21 percent. If you're the kind of person who needs to buy a new car every year or two, leasing may make some sense. Otherwise, if you buy cars and drive them into the ground (like she does), buying makes more sense. If you are going to lease, she covered some important things to keep in mind in order to get the best deal. Later in the show, she talked about the real estate technology conference she's attending in New York this week.
New Year’s Eve 2006 On The Ilyce Glink Show
If you want to improve your finances in 2007, consider paying a visit to CCCS of Greater Atlanta (www.cccsatl.org). They offer FREE budgeting counseli...