Latest blog posts about debt

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  Home Improvement Major changes to federal energy efficiency tax incentives might give you a financial boost

  Considering a home remodel? You might be eligible for federal energy efficiency tax incentives that could save you money. Read on to learn more.

  

  Katharine Wallace, Head of Marketing  article author

  July 24, 2023
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  Debt How to Manage Debt in an Economic Downturn

  The money you pay in interest can’t be reclaimed. Thankfully, you don’t need to pay it in the first place if you play your cards right.

  

  Lindsey Rulis, Director of Direct Mail Marketing  article author

  May 1, 2023
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  Home Equity Financing an ADU: Using your home equity to build an ADU

  Financing an ADU can be challenging, but using your home equity can be a smart way to get the funding you need. This guide shows you how it works

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  April 5, 2023
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  Home Equity Should I use a HELOC to buy a car?

  A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a good option for financing a vehicle in place of a traditional auto loan. Learn how it works, the pros, and the cons.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Growth  article author

  March 29, 2023
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  Debt Should you invest only if you’re debt free?

  One of the biggest financial conundrums is whether to invest the extra cash you have at the end of the month into your savings or use it to pay off outstanding debts. The latter can be tempting as unpaid debt accumulates interest charges that only add to the total balance you need to pay off.

  

  Figure Technologies  article author

  January 25, 2023
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  Debt What are the types of bad loans?

  So what are bad debts? Any debt that you cannot repay is considered bad debt. Bad debts are also ones that do not contribute to your net worth or depreciate in value over time.

  

  Figure Technologies  article author

  January 11, 2023
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  Home Equity Why a HELOC Makes Financial Sense

  A HELOC is a form of revolving credit that is secured against your home. It works very much like a credit card that allows you to repeatedly borrow money for any purpose at a relatively low-interest rate

  

  Figure Technologies  article author

  January 3, 2023