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Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – May 21, 2006
In her May 21 show, Ilyce Glink offers her WSB listeners useful real estate advice, personal finance advice, and tips on making life just a little bit easier.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – May 14, 2006
In her May 14 show, Ilyce Glink offers her WSB listeners useful real estate advice, personal finance advice, and tips on making life just a little bit easier.
Cinco de Mayo
Felicidades to our Mexican American readers. Today is Cinco de Mayo, which marks the Mexican Army's victory over French invaders at the Battle of Pueb...
Saving Money at the Grocery Store
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Buying Bonds When Retired
A retiree is considering buying bonds for income. He is thinking about municipal bonds to avoid paying taxes on the interest earned. With interest rates on the rise, are bonds still a good investment?
Debt Reduction By Paying Off Higher Interest Loans
The best way to decide which loans to pay off first and reduce debt is to look at the interest rates. Student loans usually have lower interest rates than car loans and are partially tax-deductible. If you have extra money at the end of each month, pay off the highest interest loans first and pay as much into your retirement accounts as you possibly can.
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?
In-Laws Headed For Bankruptcy Court
What can you do when a family member's finances are out of control? Sitting down and discussing numbers can help when you learn a family member has significant credit card debt and out-of-control spending habits.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – April 23, 2006
In her April 23 show, Ilyce Glink offers her WSB listeners useful real estate advice, personal finance advice, and tips on making life just a little bit easier.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – April 16, 2006
In her April 16 show, Ilyce Glink offers her WSB listeners useful real estate advice, personal finance advice, and tips on making life just a little bit easier.