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How Much Would a $50,000 HELOC Cost Per Month?
Thinking about tapping your home’s equity? Here’s what a $50,000 HELOC might cost you each month based on current rates.
By Paige Cerulli
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Should You Tap Your Home Equity Before 2026?
As borrowing rates and tax law shifts converge, here's what homeowners need to know before pulling equity out of their home.
By Choncé Maddox
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When an Extended Car Warranty is Worth It — and When it's Not
Got the "we're trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty" call? Here's what you need to know before buying.
By Rachael Green
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I'm 61 and need $50,000 for home repairs. Should I borrow, given today's rates, or take a withdrawal from my $950,000 401(k)?
We asked financial experts for advice.
By Maurie Backman
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Credit Score News Could Help First-Time Homebuyers
Lenders who sell mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac used to only be able to use FICO for loan qualification. Now there's VantageScore, owned by the three major credit bureaus.
By Ella Vincent
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Treat Home Equity Like Your Other Retirement Investments
Homeowners who are considering using home equity in their retirement plan can analyze it like they do their other investments. Here's how.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Extended payment plans can help ease the sting of a big-ticket purchase. But beware of costly missteps that can add to your price.
Don't Make These 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Mistakes
By Kerri Anne Renzulli
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Quiz: Do You Know Annuities? What About Recent Student Loan Changes and Boomer Retirement Challenges?
Quiz The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel recently wrote about myths about annuities, Boomers' retirement reality check and OBBB changes to federal student loans.
By Kiplinger Staff
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Student Loan Shake-Up: What the OBBB Means for Parent PLUS Borrowers, From a Financial Aid Expert
For students starting a new program on/after July 1, 2026, loans will be capped at $20,000 annually, and parents can borrow no more than $65,000 total, a big change from the unlimited borrowing setup.
By Elaine Rubin
