Ask the Dolans: Should we take out a home equity loan to pay off debt?

Ken and Daria Dolan
May 1st 2008 at 10:00AM

Ken and Daria Dolan, America's First Family of Personal Finance, answer your money questions every Friday.

Dear Ken and Daria,

My husband and I have $7,000 in credit card debt. Should we take out a home equity loan?

Lyndajoy

Ken and Daria Dolan offer advice on all of your debt concerns at their Credit Resource Center.

5-04-2008 @ 10:34PM

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