Should you use home equity to cover holiday spending?

Financial experts generally advise against it, but it could make sense in some situations. Here's why.

Should you use home equity to pay off debt before the holidays? What experts say

Using home equity to pay off debt before the holidays could make sense for some, but not everyone.

Why you should check home equity loan rates daily

There are many reasons why home equity loan borrowers should be checking interest rates daily. Here's what to know.

Should you open a home equity loan now or wait until 2025?

There are pros and cons to opening a home equity loan now versus later in 2025. Here's what to consider.

Should you open a home equity loan with inflation rising again?

Inflation grew again in October, leading some to wonder about the merits of borrowing from their home equity now.

Considering a home equity loan now? Why you should open one before the end of 2024

There's a major advantage to opening a home equity loan before December 31 that borrowers should know.

Should you refinance your home equity loan now that rates are cut? Experts weigh in

Interest rates were cut again last week. Does that make now a smart to refinance your home equity loan?

'Holiday home dream left us crippled with debt'

Families who lost tens of thousands of pounds buying holiday caravans want the industry to change.

'Holiday lets are pricing us out of homes'

Dee Goddard says her family is at the point of "giving up" living in the Derbyshire Dales.

Why You Should Get Your Vaccines Before the Holiday Rush

Health professionals recommend vaccines before traveling to celebrate the holidays with family.

Business - Inc. - November 8

3 smart ways to use your home equity this November

Considering borrowing from your home equity now? Here are three smart ways to use it this November.

3 great ways to use home equity in the final weeks of 2024

Here are some of the best and most valuable ways to use your home equity in the final weeks of the year.

Considering using your home equity now? Pros and cons of acting before 2025

There are some major pros and cons to accessing your home equity before 2025. Here's what to consider right now.

You be the judge: should my flatmates use separate towels and dish cloths?

Isioma says her flat is totally unhygienic. Amma thinks that sharing is caring. You decide who’s being a wet sponge Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror . Amma and Dami ...

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Is a $100,000 home equity loan worth it?

A $100,000 home equity loan could be worth opening for a wide swath of homeowners. Here's why.

How should teachers cover the election? They shouldn’t.

Teachers should not cover contemporary issues in their classes, as they are hired to teach specific content and should not stray from their hired purpose, and a robust curriculum of history, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

Home equity loan dos and don'ts to know this November

Want to borrow from your home equity this November? Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do now.

Top stories - CBS News - October 23

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

Not sure if a HELOC or home equity loan will be better for you this November? Here's what to consider now.

3 home equity loan risks to know this November

Home equity loans can be helpful for borrowers now but there are some risks to know this November. Here are three.

Will home equity loan interest rates fall in November?

Waiting for a chance to tap into your home equity at an affordable rate? Here's where rates could head in November.

Is a HELOC or home equity loan better with inflation rising?

With inflation rising again, homeowners considering using their home equity should review both options carefully.

3 home equity moves to make before 2025

Are you considering a home equity loan now? Here are three moves to make before the end of the year.

US probe covers 1.4M Honda, Acura engines

A new investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that a failed engine complaint effects over 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles. The investigation, which ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Irish school abuse inquiry should cover ‘leathering’, survivors say

Former pupils of Catholic schools say corporal punishment was ‘hourly occurence’ in 60s and 70s. The Irish government has been urged to extend the scope of a statutory inquiry into historical child ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Here's how much Americans plan to spend on the holidays this year

Numerous estimates show Americans are expected to spend more on the holidays this year as wages rise and inflation cools.

Top stories - CBS News - October 23

Holiday spending tips to avoid impulse buys and stay on budget

A recent study reveals Gen Z and Millennials are most likely to make impulse buys during the holidays than Gen X and Baby Boomers. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with tips to make ...

At your service: the holiday homes with a significant difference

Second residences with the perks and services of a hotel and members’ club is thriving sector — with buyers paying a premium for ‘lifestyle per square foot’

World - Financial Times - October 30

Jason Kelce, Stevie Nicks release cover of 'Maybe This Christmas' for upcoming holiday album

The former Eagles center got to sing alongside a rock legend for his upcoming Christmas album

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Polls open after Harris and Trump finish their final push

Voting begins in one of the closest presidential contests in recent history

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Should you open a HELOC this week?

Homeowners who want to borrow from their home equity may be well served by opening a HELOC this week. Here's why.

How marketers should advertise to mobile gamers during the holidays | Unity

Unity is unveiling its playbook for mobile game advertisers to increase revenues in the holidays through ads.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 21

Why home equity borrowers shouldn't wait for the November rate cut

If you need to access your home equity consider acting now, before a potential November rate cut. Here's why.

What causes home equity loan interest rates to drop? And will they keep falling?

Home equity rates have dropped since the Fed's last meeting. Here's what they could do in the future, experts say.

Top stories - CBS News - October 23

2 cheap ways to borrow $100,000 worth of home equity right now

Need to borrow $100,000 from your home equity? Here are two of the cheapest ways to do so right now.

Top stories - CBS News - October 23

Is a reverse mortgage or home equity loan better for seniors? Experts weigh in

Seniors have a few options for tapping into their home's equity, but certain options may be better than others.

How to get a low home equity loan rate this November

There are multiple ways borrowers can secure a low home equity loan interest rate this November. Here are three.

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for November 2024?

Home equity loan interest rates could fall, but they might not be worth waiting for. Here's everything to know.

3 smart home equity borrowing moves to make this November

Considering tapping into your home equity this November? Here are three smart borrowing moves to know now.

HELOCs vs. home equity loans: Everything to consider right now

Not sure if a HELOC or home equity loan is your best recourse? Here's everything homeowners should consider now.

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