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Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. The amount you can borrow with a home equity loan is based on the current market value of your…

A new analysis finds prospective homebuyers have seen their purchasing power rise in the last year due to higher incomes and lower mortgage rates. Zillow published a report on Monday that found a median-income U.S. household can now comfortably afford a $331,483 home with a 20% down payment. It found that…

Volvo Cars is recalling over 40,000 of its flagship electric EX30 SUVs because of a risk of battery packs overheating and catching fire. The recall involves replacing modules in the high-voltage battery packs in the SUV, which is a crucial model in Volvo’s push to compete with cheaper Chinese brands. The…

Halfpoint Images/Getty Images Key takeaways High-yield savings accounts and money market funds both provide safe places to park your cash, and are ideal for short-term savings. But neither will generate significant long-term wealth or outpace investments like stocks. Money market funds are investment accounts that potentially could lose money, though…