HELOC

Establishing an emergency fund is one of the fundamental steps in building a firm financial foundation. Emergency funds provide you with a buffer for when, not if, but when life throws a curveball your way. Traditionally, such funds are maintained in highly liquid assets, accessible at a moment's notice to cover unforeseen expenses or to provide a financial buffer in times of income disruption. Most emergency funds consist of a checking, savings, or money market fund and perhaps some cash on hand that is easily accessible.A question I often get is should you use equity in a home as an emergency…