Is a home equity loan smart in today's economy

Is a home equity loan smart in today's economy?

A home equity loan could be the smart way to borrow a large sum of money in today's unique economy. Here's why.

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When you should get a home equity loan from a different lender

Should you use a new lender to get your home equity loan? Here's when it may be worth doing.

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How much does a $200,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?

Home equity loan rates have declined, making a $200,000 loan more affordable. Here's what it could cost monthly now.

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3 simple (but important) home equity decisions to make right now

Tapping into your home equity can be a smart way to borrow, but there are some decisions to make first.

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Should you open a home equity loan before the March Fed meeting?

With the Fed set to meet soon to determine interest rate policy, homeowners may be thinking of taking action now.

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How to get equity out of your home without refinancing this spring

Want to borrow home equity without having to give up your low mortgage rate? Here's how to do so this spring.

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Republicans worry Trump's tariffs could harm economy

Republican lawmakers are growing alarmed over signs that President Trump’s expanding trade war is hurting the economy, something they’re hearing from constituents at home who are struggling to ...

The Hill - 3d

What bankers and care home workers have in common

Volatile pay is surprisingly prevalent in the British economy

Financial Times - 2d

The US economic trump card

There is huge scope for householders to tap home equity lines of credit

Financial Times - 3d

Want to Show Real Employee Appreciation? Avoid These 3 Recognition Pitfalls

It’s Employee Appreciation Day today. Smart business owners and managers will learn from these failures to bolster workplace morale.

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I fled our $2.2M home due to domestic abuse. I’m on the loan, but we’re both on the title. My husband won’t sell. What now?

“He contributed a $1 million down payment. I mortgaged the rest in my name.”

MarketWatch - 4d

Trump to sign executive order limiting Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order excluding certain student loan borrowers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

CNBC - 5d

What does the first job report under Trump mean for the economy?

A new jobs report released Friday shows 151,000 new jobs were added last month short of the 170,000 jobs expected. The early data does not yet take into account the mass layoffs across the federal ...

NBC News - 5d

What student loan borrowers should know as Trump targets Public Service Loan Forgiveness

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to limit eligibility for a popular student loan forgiveness program. Here's what you need to know.

CNBC - 3d

Trump says Education Dept. shouldn't handle student loans: 'Not their business'

It's a major challenge to the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the Education Department: How to transfer the loan accounts of over 40 million people.

CNBC - 2d

Why student-loan borrowers ‘are going to feel the brunt’ of the Education Department layoffs

The cuts come during what was already set to be a period of mass upheaval for the student-loan system.

MarketWatch - 1d

Cracks are emerging in the idea of America's economic exceptionalism

The U.S. economy and equity markets may be underperforming this year due to a surge in policy uncertainty, a decline in consumer sentiments, a delay in business investment, and a gradual weakening ...

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How Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses fit into Mark Zuckerberg's vision of a smartphone successor

Smart glasses have the potential to become a "very important computing platform in the future," according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

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Private equity wants a larger piece of the $12.5 trillion workplace retirement plan market

With the new Trump administration, private equity firms see a greater opportunity in the $12.5 trillion in assets in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

CNBC - 2d

'No pain, no gain’ is the motto of the new Trump economy

Why should the world’s biggest economy be treated unfairly?

The Hill - 8h

3 smart CD account moves to make this week

If you want to maximize the returns on your money, you may want to make these simple but effective CD moves now.

CBS News - 2d

56 percent disapprove of Trump handling of economy: Survey

More than half of the respondents in a recent survey say they disapprove of President Trump’s handle on the economy. The CNN poll, released Wednesday, found that 56 percent of respondents ...

The Hill - 1d

Nearly half of Americans say economy worsening: Poll

Nearly half of Americans said the economy is worsening, according to a Thursday The Economist/YouGov poll. Forty-eight percent of respondents said they believe the economy is getting worse, while ...

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CCP Games appoints Head of Economy for Eve Frontier

CCP Games has hired Stefán Þórarinsson as its Head of Economy to roll out new updates and research for Eve Frontier.

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Treasury Secretary Bessent says economy could be 'starting to roll a little bit'

President Trump's Treasury secretary discussed the U.S. economy and tariffs on "Squawk Box."

CNBC - 6d

How COVID-19 Still Affects the Economy 5 Years Later

Though the pandemic shock has ended, COVID-19 continues to shape the economy.

Inc. - 4d

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Is Trump worried about the US economy?

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Rainbow Six Siege X Closed Beta Starts Today, Here's How To Sign Up

Siege X, the new version of the popular Rainbow Six Siege, is getting a closed beta--and it starts today, March 13. The closed beta will feature the just-announced 6v6 game mode, Dual Front .. The ...

GameSpot - 4h

More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding

There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.

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Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.

Group sports terms that share a common thread.

The New York Times - 7h

Stephen Moore: Tariffs 'are not a pick-me-up' for economy

President Trump’s former economic adviser, Stephen Moore, criticized the president’s approach to tariffs, saying the strategy does not provide the boost the already “wobbly” U.S. economy needs. “I ...

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Is the new inflation data a good sign for the U.S. economy?

New Consumer Price Index data showed inflation slowed in February, which may be a good sign for the U.S. economy for now. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

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5 risks facing the US economy under Trump

The fundamentals of the U.S. economy are in good shape, with low unemployment and robust growth in recent quarters. But warning signs have been flashing and markets have been sliding amid policy ...

The Hill - 11h

Most disapprove of Trump handling of economy: Survey

Most Americans don’t approve of President Trump’s handling of the economy just weeks into his second term, a survey released Thursday found. The Quinnipiac University survey found 54 percent of ...

The Hill - 1h

Lutnick: Canada becoming US state 'best way' to merge economies

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Wednesday that Canada becoming a U.S. state is the “best way” to merge the two countries’ economies. “The best way, the president has said it, the best way to ...

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