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InvestmentOctober 13, 2026

Margin Loans Explained: Borrowing From Your Broker, and How a Margin Call Happens

A margin loan lets you borrow against the stocks in your brokerage account. Here's how margin works, how a margin call is triggered, what it costs, and why it's riskier than it looks.

InvestmentOctober 13, 2026

Securities-Backed Lines of Credit: The Wealthy Investor's Loan, Explained

A securities-backed line of credit lets you borrow against your portfolio for almost anything except buying more stock. Here's how an SBLOC works, how it differs from margin, what triggers a collateral call, and who it actually suits.