Home equity is up 6%: 3 things homeowners should do with it right now

With home equity up 6% year-over-year, homeowners may want to consider using those funds for select purposes now.

CBS News - 20h

What's the average home equity amount right now?

Here's how much home equity the average homeowner now has to tap into with a HELOC or home equity loan.

CBS News - 1d

Should you use a home equity loan for spring home renovations?

These loans can be a smart option due to fixed rates and stable payments, but they aren't right for every borrower.

CBS News - Feb. 24

3 home equity borrowing moves to make before the March Fed meeting

With another Federal Reserve meeting set for March, potential home equity borrowers should consider these moves now.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Should you open a 6-month CD now?

A 6-month CD can still be advantageous for savers to open now. Here's why.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Mortgage rates stay under 7%. Should you buy a home now?

Today's mortgage rates are higher than they were a few years ago, but it could still be smart to buy a home now.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Is a $150,000 home equity loan worth it?

A $150,000 home equity loan will lower your available equity, but it can still be worth applying for. Here's why.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Elon Musk’s Email Ultimatum For Federal Employees Is the 1 Thing No Leader Should Ever Do

Musk says employees will lose their jobs if they don’t explain what they do.

Inc. - Feb. 23

How to grow your home equity in 2025

Thinking of borrowing from your home equity this year? Here are three effective ways to grow it first.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Will a HELOC or home equity loan be better this March?

Both home equity borrowing products have unique benefits for homeowners this March. Here's what to know now.

CBS News - 4d

How much will a $150,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?

A $150,000 home equity loan won't be cheap, but it's one of the least expensive ways to borrow a six-figure sum now.

CBS News - Feb. 21

I’m 50, earn $172K a year and married, yet I’m still living paycheck-to-paycheck. My family want me to return home. What should I do?

“I have a $154,800 401(k) and a house worth $453,900 with $323,400 on the mortgage.”

MarketWatch - 4d

Replacing Buttler as captain the sensible thing to do - Agnew

Replacing Jos Buttler as captain could rejuvenate him as a player and is the sensible thing for England to do after Champions Trophy exit, says Jonathan Agnew.

BBC News - 6d

Portfolio trading — now also A Thing in European bonds

We love big bond trades and we cannot lie

Financial Times - 2d

6 things we learned from the women's regular season

Trouble could be brewing for UCLA, JuJu Watkins planted her flag as the face of the sport, and two powers are flexing as conference tourneys tip off.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Wyatt Johnston scores 3 times as the Stars beat the Blues 6-3

Wyatt Johnson scored three times to help the Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 6-3

ABC News - 2d

Britain’s new right should beware misplaced triumphalism

Hope is not built on over-reach or abandoning conservative principles

Financial Times - Feb. 22

Nvidia’s stock is doing things not seen in nearly a decade — and that’s good news

A Bernstein analyst looks at several valuation metrics that are near 10-year lows and deemed Nvidia’s stock “increasingly attractive.”

MarketWatch - 1d

'This is a very dumb thing to do': Trudeau slams Trump's tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau spoke out about President Trump's tariffs and his country's retaliatory tariffs. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports more. Princeton University Distinguished Professor ...

NBC News - 1d

Canada's Trudeau calls Trump tariffs "a very dumb thing to do"

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slammed President Trump's tariffs against Canada on Tuesday, saying they are "a very dumb thing to do." Following Trudeau's remarks, CBS News MoneyWatch ...

CBS News - 1d

‘A very dumb thing to do’: Trudeau calls out Trump on tariffs

Speaking on the implementation of new U.S. tariffs, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed President Trump directly, calling the tariffs ‘a very dumb thing to do’ and pushed for ...

NBC News - 23h

Because of AI, Consultants Are Now Expected to Do More

Here’s what consultants and firms should do to survive this fundamental shift.

Inc. - 5d

To make lasting changes, Trump should talk to these 6 Democrats

President Trump's willingness to work with Democrats on immigration policy could be a step towards permanent changes, but his window for cooperation may be closing as Republican leadership ices ...

The Hill - Feb. 22

Zelenskyy says "time to make things right" after tense meeting with Trump

"Nobody wants peace more than Ukrainians," Zelenskyy says, looking to move past his "regrettable" meeting with Trump.

CBS News - 1d

Zelensky vows to 'make things right' with Trump and negotiate peace

The Ukrainian leader describes Friday's fiery Oval Office meeting as "regrettable".

BBC News - 20h

I've studied over 200 kids—the 'highly spoiled' ones do these 5 things, and what parents can do about it

Child psychologist Reem Raouda, who has studied more than 200 kids, explains how to identify spoiled behavior — and how to raise generous and grateful kids.

CNBC - 2d

Why Is Chocolate So Expensive Right Now?

Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.

Wired - Feb. 22

For Fearful Immigrants, It’s the Card They All Want Right Now

Distributed by a legal aid group, the “red card” lays out key rights and protections. Demand for them has surged since President Trump returned to office.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Our Favorite Internal SSD Is on Sale Right Now

Need more storage? Take $40 off the 2-TB, or $20 off the 1-TB WD_Black SN770 right now.

Wired - Feb. 25

Every Game Delayed Right Now (2025 Edition)

Death, taxes, and video games getting delayed--it seems these are the three constants in 2025, with a number of high-profile video games getting delayed past their initial release dates. Some of ...

GameSpot - 4d

Pardoned for Jan. 6, She Came Home to a New Reality

Rachel Powell is one of hundreds of prisoners granted amnesty for their role in the Capitol riot as President Trump has sought to alter the record of that day. Her life, like her nation, is deeply ...

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Taking out a HELOC this March? 3 things to know about the draw period

Before taking out a HELOC this March, be sure to first understand a few big things about the draw period.

CBS News - 6d

3 things to know before opening a long-term CD this March

Planning on opening a long-term CD in March? Find out what you need to know before locking in your rate.

CBS News - 6d

The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.

Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern.

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

CD account strategies for this March: What experts think you should do

CDs are ideal for locking in high rates and the right timely strategy can help you earn more. Here's what to consider.

CBS News - 2d

Five moves Steelers should make in 2025 NFL offseason, starting with what Pittsburgh should do at QB

Here's how Pittsburgh can have a successful offseason

CBS Sports - 1d

Emmer on Republican town halls: 'You do what you believe is right'

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., spoke with NBC News' Tom Llamas about President Donald Trump's first 43 days in office, his thoughts on DOGE, town hall meetings, and U.S. relations with ...

NBC News - 16h

5 borrowers who should consider debt management now

If you recognize yourself in any of these categories, this may be the time to consider a debt management program.

CBS News - Feb. 24

The Small Business Administration is a failed experiment that should be ended now

The SBA was an experiment that never really succeeded. Considering how everything in the federal government is now being scrutinized, now may be the right time to end that experiment.

The Hill - Feb. 26

Gold's industrial applications: What investors should know now

There are lots of industrial uses for gold, and that could have a positive impact on your gold investments.

CBS News - Feb. 26

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