mortgage

Coronavirus: Accelerate Mortgage Payments?

Ah yes, another example of one of the most common questions we receive: Does it make sense for me to make extra mortgage payments and pay it off sooner?

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Coronavirus: Should We Refinance?

A refinance can be a total pain in the butt, that said, it can also be totally worth the required time and effort. But before you do anything, run the numbers!

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Coronavirus: Mortgage Forbearance

Requests to delay mortgage payments have jumped nearly 2,000% as borrowers seek relief during coronavirus outbreak. There is help out there if you're one of the millions struggling.

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Should I Take Social Security or Let It Grow?

We start things off with Deborah from New Jersey who has the very familiar question of whether or not it makes sense to pay off the mortgage. It’s something Deborah and her husband disagree on, so who’s right and who’s wrong? I’ll be the judge of that!

Next was Linda in Minneapolis who unfortunately finds herself out of work a bit sooner than she anticipated. With that being said, she want’s to know if it makes sense to start taking Social Security early, or should she still wait and let in increase by about eight percent each year?

Networking has garnered a reputation as a sort of necessary evil in the modern business world. Some do relish the opportunity to boldly work the room, introduce themselves to strangers, and find common career ground, but for many others, the experience is often awkward, or even terrifying.

The common networking advice for introverts are variations on the theme of overcoming or “fixing” their quiet tendencies. But our latest guest, Karen Wickre, is a self-described introvert who has worked in Silicon Valley for 30 years. 

In her recent book, Taking the Work Out of Networking: Your Guide to Making and Keeping Great Connections, she shows you how to embrace your true nature to create sustainable connections that can be called upon for you to get, and give, career assistance, advice, introductions, and lasting connections.

Karen’s “embrace your quiet side” approach is for anyone who finds themselves shying away from traditional networking activities, or for those who would rather be curled up with a good book on a Friday night than out at a party. 

With compelling arguments and creative strategies, this new way to network is perfect not only for introverts, but for anyone who wants for a less conventional approach to get ahead in today’s job market.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Should We Pay Off the Mortgage?

Should we pay off the mortgage? Such a common question, especially from those who are preparing for retirement. Sometimes it makes sense, other times not so much. Greg from Colorado is the latest to be considering such a move.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Should We Buy or Keep Renting?

I love the topic of renting versus buying, so much so that I devoted a chapter of my book to it! That's the discussion on the latest bonus call with Molly from Boston. A happy renter, should she be looking to buy?

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Should We Pay Off the Mortgage?

For whatever reason, it seems like we’ve been getting a bunch of questions about paying off mortgages early. I get that people don’t like debt, especially when they’re heading into retirement, but sometimes there’s such a thing as good debt. That’s how we kicked off the latest show with George in Louisville.

Next up was Jerry from Michigan with another popular question: Should we start converting some of our traditional IRA assets into a Roth IRA?

In the post-fact, deeply divided world we live in, true persuasion is rare. Engaging with people holding differing opinions is rarer still. But for progress to take place, persuasion must happen. 

Whether it's convincing an employer you are right for the job, a customer that your product is the best, or your closed-minded uncle that good people can disagree, it takes the art, and science, of persuasion to move forward.

So, how do you change someone's mind, or at least advance the conversation, when everyone is entrenched in their own points of view? 

Our latest guest, communication expert Lee Hartley Carter, has spent nearly twenty years advising and helping the world's most well-known companies do just that.

Her first book, Persuasion: Convincing Others When Facts Don't Seem to Matter, covers all the secrets to persuading anyone, at work and in life.

Filled with researched insights into how we make up, and change, our minds, as well as colorful real-world examples and actionable recommendations, Persuasion will help you hone your message and craft your narrative in order to get heard and get results.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

CBS This Morning: Should I Refinance?

Almost 63% of mortgage applicants are homeowners looking to refinance. Jill Schlesinger explains how low mortgage rates could help homeowners cut their costs, as part of our series Eye on Money.

Almost 63% of mortgage applicants are homeowners looking to refinance. I joined CBS This Morning to explain how low mortgage rates could help homeowners cut their costs.

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Should I Pay Off the Mortgage?

If you've been a regular listener you know that I almost always advise against paying down a mortgage early. That's because everybody seemingly has a low interest rate. But there are a handful of exceptions. Laurie from Connecticut is one of them. Sort of.

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