A home equity investment gives homeowners more flexibility in accessing home equity. One of the biggest benefits of being a homeowner is building home equity with each monthly mortgage payment and ...

If more schools follow the University of Utah into the private equity pool, college sports could change dramatically — again ...

Some asset managers—BlackRock among them—are eager to add private-market investments to retirement plan products, such as target-date funds. Morningstar’s senior principal for multi-asset strategy ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chances are very good that your 401(k) does not currently offer you access to private equity investments, which, as the name implies, are investments in companies that are not publicly traded. The ...

Private equity lets investors buy into non-public firms aiming for profit through strategic improvements. Investors need accreditation due to legal restrictions and high entry costs targeted at ...

Imagine tapping your home’s value for cash without having to take out a loan. The money’s tax-free, and you don’t pay interest on it — in fact, you don’t make monthly payments at all. You don’t need a ...

Homeowners have various financing options through their home equity. But in today's economic climate, it's become harder to access. After its third meeting in 2025, the Federal Reserve held interest ...

Historically, private equity has not been among the investment options available for 401(k) plans. But that could soon change, providing a new opportunity for retirement savers — though also one that ...