Guest column: Home equity loans should be used sparingly (The Kansas City Star)
Story date: 2007-10-27 08:41:52
Added on: 2007-10-28 03:00:17
The versatility of the home equity line of credit has many consumers tapping into their home’s equity to pay for home improvement projects, college tuition, weddings, new vehicles and credit card consolidation.
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