HELOCs, or home equity lines of credit, give homeowners a way to leverage the growing value of their house for anything from renovations to college tuition — and enjoy 10 years of interest-only ...

Are you trying to figure out what student loan repayment plan makes sense for you? The myriad of options can be confusing, ...

Federal student loans have been upended by litigation and legislation. Here’s what you need to know to repay your loans, avoid tax bombs and more. By Tara Siegel Bernard The student loan landscape has ...

We did the math to figure out how much your monthly student loan payments could increase after the federal forbearance ends. Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer and certified student loan ...

Home equity is the portion of a house that the homeowner holds outright — the difference between the house's value and the total amount they owe on the home. As their equity increases, homeowners can ...

Elizabeth Guevara is a journalist working to explain the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024 as a breaking news writer covering personal ...

The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' was recently signed into law, and will replace the older student loan repayment system with one that is simpler but potentially more expensive for some borrowers. The bill ...