Rapid home price appreciation and low inventory mean American homeowners are sitting on substantial home equity. In the second quarter of 2025, mortgage holders carried $11.5 trillion in "tappable" ...

An installment loan allows you to borrow a fixed amount and pay it back in regularly scheduled payments — or installments. Installment loans often have lower interest rates than credit cards and their ...

Carrie Pallardy has more than nine years of experience writing about a range of topics, including healthcare and cybersecurity. Her expertise includes personal finance, insurance, real estate, and ...