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How to pay for home renovations in retirement

Learn how to fund home renovations in retirement using options like home equity, savings, or grants. Each approach comes with different costs, requirements, and tradeoffs.

14 Min.

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How to get equity out of your home without refinancing

Access your home equity without refinancing through options like a HELOC, reverse mortgage, or sale-leaseback.

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What is a HomeSafe Second Mortgage?

How HomeSafe Second works HomeSafe Second is structured as a reverse second mortgage that may allow you to access a portion of your home equity…

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Is a HELOC a good idea? Here’s how to decide

Understand how a HELOC works, when it may make sense, and what to consider before using your home equity.

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HomeSafe Second vs HELOC: What is the difference?

Learn how our proprietary second-lien reverse mortgage product differs from the more commonly understood HELOC.

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HELOC vs. HECM–Which is right for you?

Choosing between a HELOC and HECM? Learn how they differ and which may better fit your financial situation.

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HELOC alternatives: 7 ways to access cash 

A HELOC isn’t your only option. Explore other ways to tap your home equity and see which approach may best support your financial goals.

15 Min.

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7 financial resolutions for the new year

Small, consistent financial habits can add up. Explore seven ways to strengthen your foundation this year.

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