I’m 50 and $80K away from paying off the mortgage from my divorce. My boyfriend wants to buy in — but I don’t want to get ...

To make this scenario more tangible, imagine Mark and Jen, a San Diego couple who recently split after 35 years. Mark, 63, is ...

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For many older homeowners, their home is their largest asset — and in many cases, it's also their most reliable source of financial stability in retirement. Housing prices have increased dramatically ...

Home equity is the portion of a house that the homeowner holds outright — the difference between the house's value and the total amount they owe on the home. As their equity increases, homeowners can ...