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Should You Use a HELOC to Lend Money to Family? The Tax Deduction You Won't Get

Thinking about a HELOC to fund a family loan? Here's why the interest isn't deductible, and the real cost before you risk your house.

Aug 12, 2026Read
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What Interest Rate to Charge on a Family Loan: 3 Options and the 2026 AFR Floor

Family loan interest rate guidance for 2026: the July AFR minimums, the $10,000 and $100,000 exceptions, and three real ways to pick a rate.

Jul 16, 2026Read