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Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She and her husband paid off $147,000 in debt–including their home. After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. She blogs at The Debt Myth. Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do. Where are you from?

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Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. Home equity loans drawbacks include putting your home at risk of foreclosure and their lengthy application process.

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APRIL 4, 2024

Home equity can be a valuable resource for homeowners. You can use your equity to renovate some rooms, pay off credit cards, cover college tuition, start your own business … or almost anything else. Here’s how to calculate the equity in your home. You can find out how much your home is worth using a number of methods.

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APRIL 4, 2024

However, HELOCs have variable interest rates, which means you might pay more in interest as rates fluctuate, and your home is the collateral, so if you don’t repay what you borrow, you could lose your home. This can help you keep your monthly payments down and avoid unnecessary debt and interest.

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APRIL 4, 2024

While you can’t cash out all of your home’s equity, the process gives you access to a larger sum of money without needing to sell your home. Paying down your mortgage helps build equity in your home, but you don’t have to wait until you completely repay it, or sell the property, to access that equity.

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Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. You will also start to repay the money.

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APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. At a glance BEST HOME INSURANCE COMPANY OVERALL (TIE) 4.1 Home Rating: 4.2 At a glance BEST HOME INSURANCE COMPANY OVERALL (TIE) 4.1

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