Whether you’re funding renovations, consolidating debt, or planning for the future, the equity you have in your home can be a powerful financial tool. But what’s the best option for actually ...

For every public company in the U.S. whose stock you can buy directly or through mutual funds or exchange-traded funds, there might be 25 or more private companies that are also seeking investment.

Private equity may be available in 401(k) plans in the future. But is it a good retirement investment? Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Q: I live in California and read your article earlier this year about a new way for homeowners to tap their equity without selling. I am living off of an annuity, but when that runs out, I want to be ...

Is borrowing against your home equity to pay off your mortgage possible, and does it make sense? Here's what you need to know before taking out a home equity loan.

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 ...

Business development companies (BDCs) are increasingly incorporating equity co-investments into their primary loan strategies as the private credit market develops. These equity investments, which ...

The financial services industry now has the green light to offer private equity, hedge funds and non-traded REITs in your 401(k). While this sounds like democratization, it's actually a warning sign ...