$25,000 home equity loan vs. $25,000 HELOC: Which will be cheaper this May?

Home equity loan borrowing costs should be calculated closely by owners before they apply for the funds. the_burtons/Getty Images Home equity levels in the country hit a record high in 2025 and, according to a March report, the average amount of borrowable equity is over $11 trillion right now. Against this backdrop, withdrawing a relatively … Read more

$100,000 home equity loan vs. $100,000 HELOC: Which has the cheaper monthly payments now?

The average homeowner has a record amount of equity from which to borrow now. Muhammad Aqib/Getty Images Borrowing home equity, whether it be via a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a simple and effective way for homeowners to make ends meet. But they won’t be able to withdraw all … Read more

With South Korea and China building ships faster and cheaper than U.S., Trump makes shipbuilding a priority

The war in Iran is highlighting the importance of ships – not just warships but cargo vessels – like those carrying oil or gas trapped near the Strait of Hormuz. But American shipbuilding is in shambles, due to decades of shortsighted policies and neglect. Our submarine building program is sluggish. And our commercial shipbuilding is … Read more

With South Korea and China building ships faster and cheaper than U.S., Trump makes shipbuilding a priority

The war in Iran is highlighting the importance of ships – not just warships but cargo vessels – like those carrying oil or gas trapped near the Strait of Hormuz. But American shipbuilding is in shambles, due to decades of shortsighted policies and neglect. Our submarine building program is sluggish. And our commercial shipbuilding is … Read more

Energy Sec. Wright says ‘good chance’ but ‘no guarantees’ of cheaper gas soon: Full interview

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Energy Sec. Wright says ‘good chance’ but ‘no guarantees’ of cheaper gas soon: Full interview 13:06 UP NEXT Adam Schiff says war with Iran is ‘simply unsustainable’: Full interview 10:49 Thomas Friedman explains Iran’s ‘strategy of out-crazy’ against … Read more