Using a home equity loan to buy a second home after rates were cut could make sense for some homeowners. Here's why.

Tim Maxwell is a freelance writer who covers investing, real estate, banking, credit education and other personal finance topics. Of course, there's a benefit-risk ratio to consider with any loan ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance. If ...

Rising home prices, low inventory and high mortgage rates have homeowners choosing to renovate their homes instead of moving. Two popular options for tapping into home equity for renovations include a ...