How to Safely Cash In on a Home Equity Windfall

Is it safe to use your home as an ATM, especially as fears of a recession loom? And, if so, what steps should you take?

By Alexis Leondis | March 22, 2022 at 05:11 PM

You may not feel it yet, but if you're an American homeowner you're probably a good bit richer after the dizzying run-up in housing prices last year. But how do you tap into your newfound wealth? And should you?

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