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How Early Retirees Can Tap Home Equity Without Selling
Episode 76 explores how early retirees can unlock home equity without selling their house. Lucas and Luna break down the specific mechanics of a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) versus a cash-out refinance versus a reverse mortgage, using a concrete example of a 50-year-old retiree with a $600,000 home and $200,000 remaining mortgage. They walk through the costs, risks, and tax implications of each approach, and explain how a HELOC can serve as an emergency buffer during a market downturn. The episode closes with a practical rule of thumb: keep the HELOC undrawn until you need it, and use…
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