It's not a good idea to think of your house as part of your retirement savings unless you plan on accessing the equity in the home.
A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, is a credit line that allows you to borrow against the equity in your home. Here's how these popular tools work.
When you’re ready to retire, your home equity can be an important financial tool. There are a variety of ways to access it. Here's a primer.