Contributed by CUNA Mutual Group Eleven Ways to Help Yourself Stay Sane in a Crazy Market March 27, 2020 Keeping your cool can be hard to do when the market goes on one of its periodic roller-coaster rides. It’s useful to have strategies in place that prepare you both financially and psychologically to handle market volatility. Here are 11 ways to help keep yourself from making hasty decisions that could have a long-term impact on your ability to achieve your financial goals. 1. Have a game plan Having predetermined guidelines that recognize the potential for turbulent times can help prevent emotion from dictating your decisions. For example, you might take… read more »
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When Is a Home Equity Loan a Good Idea
As you pay off your home loan, you’ll build equity in your home. Equity is the value of your home that’s considered to be debt-free, or already paid for, and it can be used as collateral against a loan if you need it. A home equity loan is one way to use the equity you’ve worked hard to build up to meet pressing financial needs. When A Home Equity Loan Makes Sense A home equity loan can be a great way to handle sudden expenses and meet other financial needs, but it needs to be used wisely. After all, you’re putting your home on the line when you borrow against… read more »