By jeff on May 15th, 2012
Will Facebook please or disappoint markets when it goes public? Jeffrey Shank, ChFC takes a look at the Facebook initial public offering and some recent not-so successful IPOs. Donna Weinberg, First Integrity Mortgage has updates on mortgage rates and answers for the small borrower.
As part of the settlement with 49 states, Bank Of America is notifying as many as 200,000 mortgagees that they could be eligible for a principle reduction. Donna Weinberg outlines the eligibility criteria. The April Employment Report came in less than forecast. Jeffrey Shank, ChFC talks about the not-too visible unemployed.
Jeffrey Shank, ChFC takes a look at historical monthly returns to test the “Sell In May” investment strategy. Does it work? The Affordable Health Care Act could encourage employers to dump their health insurance and pay the penalty instead. Jeff explains why.
By jeff on April 24th, 2012
The Annual Report from the Social Security Trustees is out and the system is running out of money faster than projected. Jeffrey Shank, ChFC reviews the report and compares the “rhetoric” from the political class with the warnings from the people charged with protecting the system – the Trustees.
By jeff on April 17th, 2012
As the filign deadline approaches, Jeffrey Shank, ChFC has some tax tips that you can use to save money. Donna Weinberg, First Integrity Mortgage tells you what you can do if your mortgage company doesn’t apply a timely payment.
By jeff on April 10th, 2012
Jeffrey Shank, ChFC discusses President Obama’s claim that “middle class” Americans pay a higher effective tax rate than those earning $1,000,000. The March Employment Report surprised to the downside. What does this mean to mortgage interest rates? Donn Weinberg, First Integrity Mortgage has some answers.
By jeff on April 3rd, 2012
Chris teDuits of Sierra Pacific Mortgage joins Donna Weinberg, First Integrity Mortgage and Jeffrey Shank, ChFC to explain the new HARP mortgage refinance program. Jeff has “Ten Oddball Tax Deductions” that actually survived IRS scrutiny. You definitely want to listen to this show.
By jeff on March 27th, 2012
You expect that use of your personal vehicle is a deductible business expense. Did you know there are other times when you can deduct mileage? Jeffrey Shank, ChFC explains. Donna Weinberg, First Integrity Mortgage talks about higher FHA fees that could impact you.
By jeff on March 20th, 2012
Jeffrey Shank, ChFC comments on the recent Bull Market trend and when it might end. Donna Weinberg of First Integrity Mortgage alerts existing FHA borrowers to a short “window” of opportunity.
By jeff on March 13th, 2012
Jeffrey Shank, ChFC explains why the headline unemployment rate could be deceiving. Donna Weinberg, First Integrity Mortgage, fills us in on some of the details of the recent settlement between the 5 biggest mortgage lenders and the states.
