Homeowners who are in danger of losing their jobs-- or who have already been laid off-- have a financial cushion besides what they have in savings. It’ s called equity, which is the difference between ...

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference after the central bank's policy meeting at BOJ headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, March 19, 2025. REUTERS/Manami Yamada/File Photo ...