home equity

You and your ex bought a home together, but now that the relationship is over, she’s demanding half the equity. We look at next steps to take as you consider whether to refinance and buy out her share, or sell.

Reaching your sixties with little to no savings can feel overwhelming, especially with retirement looming. But owning your home outright is a big advantage. Downsizing could help you free up cash, cut expenses, and buy yourself some much-needed breathing room. Here’s how to approach this decision the right way.

If you’re thinking of using your home equity during retirement, you may be thinking of getting either a reverse mortgage or reverse mortgage line of credit. There are key differences between the two that you need to consider.

Using a home equity loan to pay off high-interest credit card debt may be a good move, but if major expenses come up and your home equity is tapped out, you'll need to explore other options.

If you do your renovations right, they will ultimately pay for themselves. Here are the top renovations that raise your home's value.