There’s a saying that good meat isn’t cheap and cheap meat isn’t good—in other words, you get what you pay for. So when you’re on a budget, how can you enjoy the finer things in life without breaking the bank? Fortunately, you can treat yourself and the ones you love to some VIP-style fun every [...]
When you’re shopping for insurance, it’s important to consider your current stage of life. The coverage you had in your teens may be different from the coverage you require as a senior, so you’ll want to choose an insurance policy that fits your needs. Below are policies you should consider in the different stages of [...]
If you spent the holidays having fun and decided to put off any financial decisions until after the first of the year, don’t feel bad—so did everybody else. But with 2014 bringing so much excitement and so many possibilities, now is a great time to evaluate your retirement plan to make sure you are still [...]
Financial and tax planning for the New Year are discussed on Ilyce Glink's radio show. Financial experts Virginia Savage McAlester, Steve Repak and Paddy Hirsch join Ilyce to discuss financial and tax planning for 2014 on the Ilyce Glink Show on December 22, 2013 on WSB Radio. Ilyce's show always contains various forms of financial and [...]
Money may not buy long-term happiness, but it can provide you with opportunities you may not have without it. If you have planned properly, you will have many options open to you during retirement —you can work and continue to earn an income, or you can volunteer your time free of charge. But if you [...]
Americans today continue to be disciplined with their spending habits. Saving money continues to be one of consumers’ top financial goals, but many have taken on more risk than they would prefer in order to play catch-up and pay off debt, according to a recent study from Northwestern Mutual. The 2013 Planning and Progress Study, [...]
Thinking of buying a vacation rental home? Does it make financial sense for your family to use the home, or to use it as an investment? Q: I am trying to figure out if the numbers would make sense for my wife and me to buy a vacation rental house near our home in Atlanta. [...]
Homes are more affordable than they’ve been in decades, and mortgage interest rates are at historic lows. As a result, many first-time homebuyers feel that this is the perfect time to jump into the real estate market. Buying a home is exciting, but it can also come with unforeseen economic obstacles. If you are a [...]
If you want to perk up a real estate agent, just say, “Spring is here.” Spring is normally the busiest time of year for real estate agents and brokers, and this year looks to be more of the same. As February’s colder-than-average temperatures started to rise, the real estate market also began heating up. Sales [...]
Do you know the 1031 exchange requirements? It's up to you to know the requirements of a 1031 exchange and have a back-up plan. Q: During the process of completing a 1031 exchange, my mortgage broker told us the day before our 180 day limit for closing on our purchase that our lender didn't approve [...]
