As a trusted personal finance writer and mortgage specialist, Maryalene LaPonsie has interviewed hundreds of certified financial planners, CPAs and wealth advisors, and distills their expertise into ...

Reverse mortgages and home equity loans both allow homeowners to tap into their home equity. However, there are key differences to be aware of, starting with the fact that reverse mortgages are ...

For many retirees, the challenge isn't just making their money last. It's figuring out how to access the wealth they've already built. With inflation still pushing up the cost of groceries, gas and ...

For many people, a house is their most valuable asset. In fact, home equity—the value of a property minus any outstanding mortgages or liens—accounted for 45% of the median net worth of U.S.