Jean Chatzky blog :: The Difference :: Personal finance, debt, and money advice » Real Estate http://www.jeanchatzky.com Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:45:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Money 911: Finding a renter for your second home http://www.jeanchatzky.com/appearances/money-911-finding-a-renter-for-your-second-home/ http://www.jeanchatzky.com/appearances/money-911-finding-a-renter-for-your-second-home/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:35:09 +0000 Jean http://www.jeanchatzky.com/?p=5346 This morning on Money 911, we heard from a woman who is trying to decide what to do with her second property — should she sell it, or try to find a reliable renter? To see what we told her, plus tips on how to find a good C.D, check out the video clip below.

 

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]]> http://www.jeanchatzky.com/appearances/money-911-finding-a-renter-for-your-second-home/feed/ 0 Today’s Money: Is it time to refinance? http://www.jeanchatzky.com/appearances/todays-money-is-it-time-to-refinance/ http://www.jeanchatzky.com/appearances/todays-money-is-it-time-to-refinance/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:32:18 +0000 Jean http://www.jeanchatzky.com/?p=5289 The interest rates we are seeing on mortgages now are extremely low — historically low, even. While refinancing might seem like a no-brainer, there are certain factors you need to consider before heading to the bank to refinance. To see the litmus test you should use before refinancing (hint: your credit score is a factor!), check out my segment from this morning’s TODAY Show:

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]]> http://www.jeanchatzky.com/appearances/todays-money-is-it-time-to-refinance/feed/ 2 New York Daily News: Reevaluating reverse mortgages http://www.jeanchatzky.com/homepage/new-york-daily-news-reevaluating-reverse-mortgages/ http://www.jeanchatzky.com/homepage/new-york-daily-news-reevaluating-reverse-mortgages/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:36:24 +0000 Jean http://www.jeanchatzky.com/?p=5287 In the face of a down economy, several banks have decided to leave the business of reverse mortgages.  Wells Fargo and Bank of America — the two biggest providers of this type of loan — have left the market, citing profit as a reason. In my latest New York Daily News column, I tell you what this change means for you.

]]> http://www.jeanchatzky.com/homepage/new-york-daily-news-reevaluating-reverse-mortgages/feed/ 0 Money 911: Paying for college and elderly parents http://www.jeanchatzky.com/appearances/money-911-paying-for-college-and-elderly-parents/ http://www.jeanchatzky.com/appearances/money-911-paying-for-college-and-elderly-parents/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:24:57 +0000 Jean http://www.jeanchatzky.com/?p=5248 More and more Americans are a part of what is known as the “sandwich generation” — adults who are responsible for raising children and caring for elderly parents. According to research from the Pew Center, one out of every eight Americans ages 40 to 60 are in this category. As we discussed on Money 911 this morning, paying for your children’s college and your parents’ assisted living can be quite a financial strain. For tips on how to better deal with that situation — plus some advice on selling versus renting — check out the video clip below.

 

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]]> http://www.jeanchatzky.com/appearances/money-911-paying-for-college-and-elderly-parents/feed/ 0 Money 911: Protecting your finances after divorce http://www.jeanchatzky.com/appearances/money-911-protecting-your-finances-after-divorce/ http://www.jeanchatzky.com/appearances/money-911-protecting-your-finances-after-divorce/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:46:12 +0000 Jean http://www.jeanchatzky.com/?p=5162 This morning on Today‘s Money 911, I spoke with a woman whose name is attached to her ex-husband’s mortgage — 2 full years after the divorce was finalized! To see what I told her — as well as other tips on investing and state pensions — check out the video clip below.

 

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]]> http://www.jeanchatzky.com/appearances/money-911-protecting-your-finances-after-divorce/feed/ 0 New York Daily News: Mortgages http://www.jeanchatzky.com/topics/shopping/new-york-daily-news-mortgages/ http://www.jeanchatzky.com/topics/shopping/new-york-daily-news-mortgages/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:43:01 +0000 Jean http://www.jeanchatzky.com/?p=4944 In this week’s New York Daily News column, I give you a true or false quiz to help you learn some mortgage basics.

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