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Top 100 Financial Advisors
On the show today, Bob asked me what to do about finding a manager for his "millions" of dollars sitting in a money market account. I told him that if...
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – August 6, 2006
Ilyce talks about hurricanes and home owners insurance, big scams, the tax-free holiday and the new Pension Act Bill, which will have an effect on your 401k. As always, she takes call from listeners and offers real estate advice and personal finance advice on a variety of topics.
Paying A Visit To The Bank
My sons, Alex and Michael, have been saving money since they were born. Alex is a born saver. That is, he really gets that it's about the long-term an...
Real Estate Minute: Frugal Food Preparation
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Getting rid of leftovers. Original Air Date: August 2, 2006
Plan How To Invest Your Cash For Retirement
Is it best to pay off a mortgage or invest the money for retirement? How should you invest a large amount of money to get the most value from the cash? To make the best decision for your personal finances, you need to plan how to use the money. Spend some time figuring out how much cash you'll have in retirement. Next, look at the expenses you have going forward. Figure out how long it will take you to pay off your house completely. With this research you'll be able to determine where to put your cash.
Dangers Of Co-Signing A Mortgage
When you co-sign a mortgage or "lend" a signature to a family member or friend, you are really saying that you will be responsible for the entire mortgage, should your friend or family member default on the mortgage. Many people don't understand the true implications of "lending" a signature -- and how their actions can destroy in a few short months the fine credit history you've built up over decades.
Investment Strategies For Savings
When homeowners find themselves lucky enough to have extra money, what is the best investment route to take? Deciding what would be the best investment requires prioritizing. A second home, the stock market or Roth IRAs are only a few investment options.
Details From The Ilyce Glink Show Today
We had a great show today. Here are the retirement calculator links I talked about: www.analyzenow.com Click on "free programs." http://cgi.money.cn...
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – July 23, 2006
In her July 23 show, Ilyce discusses the real estate market. More than half of home buyers in Atlanta, southern California, Salt Lake City, Naples, New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C. are using negative amortization loans to purchase or refinance their existing loans. Neg-Am loans, as they're called in the industry mean you're actually adding to your loan balance instead of paying it down with every payment. We also got a great call from a listener who wonders if there is a U.S. conspiracy surrounding gold prices.
Find A Great Financial Planner
Alyce is self-employed earning $150,000 to $300,000 per year. She has no retirement plans, but is selling property and after taxes are paid will net $...