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Feb 2, 2026

California HELOC Guide: Rates, Lenders & Requirements (2026)

California homeowners have record equity. Find the best HELOC rates from CA lenders, understand requirements, and maximize your tax deduction.

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Feb 2, 2026

Tapping Home Equity in Retirement: Your Complete Guide

Should you tap your home equity in retirement? Compare HELOCs, reverse mortgages, and downsizing. Make your home work for your retirement.

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Feb 2, 2026

Using Home Equity for Medical Expenses: Complete Guide

Facing major medical bills? Understand when using home equity makes sense, alternatives to try first, and how to protect yourself.

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Feb 2, 2026

Lost Your Job? A Homeowner's Guide to Protecting Your House

Lost your job and worried about your mortgage? Understand your options — forbearance, HELOC, refinancing, and more. Don't panic; plan.

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Feb 2, 2026

The Homeowner's Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

How much emergency fund do homeowners need? Learn the formula, what expenses to cover, and how home equity can serve as a backup.

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Feb 2, 2026

Paying for Your Child's Wedding: A Parent's Financial Guide

How much should parents pay for a wedding? Explore funding options, setting limits, and whether using home equity makes sense.

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Feb 2, 2026

Caring for Aging Parents: The Financial Guide for Adult Children

Your parents need care you can't provide for free. Understand the costs, who pays, and how home equity can help — both theirs and yours.

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Feb 2, 2026

Divorce and Home Equity: Protecting Your Financial Future

Going through divorce? Understand how home equity is divided, your options for the house, and HELOC considerations during separation.

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Feb 2, 2026

Inheriting a House: The Complete Financial Guide

Inherited a home? Understand your options—keep it, sell it, or rent it. Plus tax implications, timeline, and how to access inherited equity.

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Feb 2, 2026

Paying for College: Home Equity vs Student Loans

Compare using home equity to student loans for college funding. Understand interest rates, tax benefits, and which is better for your family.

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