NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast — What Happens When You Trade Your Home for a Debt-Free Start?

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What Happens When You Trade Your Home for a Debt-Free Start?

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

Is tapping your home equity ever a smart way to reset your finances? One listener’s story reveals what to weigh before selling. Should you sell your house to wipe out credit card debt and start over? What are the hidden trade-offs when using home equity to eliminate debt? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola talk…

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