Home equity loans and HELOCs can help you improve your financial position when used wisely this fall. Here's how.

There are some benefits to the approach now but it won't be right for everyone. Here's what experts say to consider.

It can make sense to refinance your home equity loan as interest rates decline, but only in certain circumstances.

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...

SoFi reports that home equity loans include fixed-rate loans, HELOCs, and cash-out refinancing, with options varying based on ...

You may be able to use a home equity loan to secure a loan to buy — and potentially improve — a plot of land. A home equity loan might offer better terms and interest rates than other financing ...

Aging is inevitable. It’s also very expensive. At some point in our lives, seven out of ten of us will need long-term care. And costs for it are high, rising faster than inflation overall. The annual ...

Home equity may have dropped for homeowners in some states over the past year, but thanks to yearlong gains, the average ...

Couples who got married in 2025 spent an average of $36,000 on their wedding, according to Zola, up from $33,000 in 2024 and $29,000 in 2023. While many people save up for the big day, nearly a third ...

Your bathroom is likely one of the most used rooms in your house. If it’s outdated or dysfunctional, a remodel might be worthwhile. Not only can a functional, aesthetically appealing bathroom do ...

Home equity is the portion of a house that the homeowner holds outright — the difference between the house's value and the total amount they owe on the home. As their equity increases, homeowners can ...

The annual price tag to stay in a nursing home currently tops more than $100,000 a year, according to Genworth and CareScout’s 2024 Cost of Care Survey ...