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Home Equity: How to Use It Wisely as Part of Your Financial Plan

Chandler Lancaster

Published on: 01/04/2025

our home is likely one of your largest financial assets—but tapping into that equity without a clear strategy can do more harm than good. This blog explains how to integrate home equity into your broader financial plan, the safest and smartest ways to access it, and when it makes sense to use tools like cash-out refinancing or home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). Use your home’s value with intention and long-term impact in mind.

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