Home Equity Loans
News, insights and expert analysis on home equity loans from the team at Kiplinger.
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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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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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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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Home Equity Evolution: A Fresh Approach to Funding Life's Biggest Needs
Homeowners leverage their home equity through various strategies, such as HELOCs or reverse mortgages. A newer option: Shared equity models. How do those work, and what are the pros and cons?
By Craig Corn
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Your Home + Your IRA = Your Long-Term Care Solution
If you're worried that long-term care costs will drain your retirement savings, consider a personalized retirement plan that could solve your problem.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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How to Create a Retirement Plan That Checks All Your Boxes
You might consider starting with a model retirement plan that has already been assembled and is ready to be refined to meet your objectives.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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Would a Reverse Mortgage Work for You in a Gray Divorce?
If you're getting a divorce but are reluctant to sell your home or can't afford to buy out your spouse's half, a reverse mortgage could be a solution.
By Andrew Hatherley, CDFA®, CRPC®
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Transform Your Retirement Plan With This Powerful Combo
If you're a retiree looking for the trifecta of income, liquidity and legacy in your retirement plan, consider combining a QLAC and an HECM.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
