12.02.21 Save on Winter Heating Bills / WARNING: Cashing Out Home Equity.

The typical electric bill will be 5% higher this winter. For those using natural gas, bills are expected to be up 25 – 35% depending on location – propane even more. Clark has several suggestions to help you save. / Every time there's a runup in home prices, people tend to take out equity. That practice is up 33% over last year. Why Clark believes this is a bad idea, and when cashing out equity is appropriate.
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