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

Published: Dec. 2, 2021, 8 p.m.

b"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.\\xa0/ Every time there\\u2019s 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.\\nAsk Clark topics include: How to Sell Your Car in 5 Steps / Homeowners Insurance / 9 travel safety tips to protect you & your wallet / Clark Howard: My 7 Rules for Using Credit Cards \\\\\\\\\\n\\nWant more money advice? Sign up for Clark\\u2019s free daily newsletter!\\nFree Advice: Clark's Consumer Action Center\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"