A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is an easy way to borrow money using your home’s value as collateral. Let’s look into how a HELOC works and whether this option is right for you. How Much Can You Borrow with a HELOC? The first step in deciding if a HELOC is right for you …
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Before You Buy, Do A Financial Self Exam
Thinking about buying? If you are serious about owning your very own piece of the American Dream, it makes sense to take inventory of your current finances. By taking a closer look, you will have a better idea of whether you are ready to grab your dream of homeownership by the horns or whether you …
Five Tips for Your Emergency Fund
Q: I often hear that you should keep three to six months’ worth of living expenses in an emergency fund, and that some people should keep even more. But in a low-yielding environment, that’s an awful lot of money to have sitting in the bank earning next to nothing. Any advice? A: You’re right–the past few …