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Where to Put Money You Are Saving For a Down Payment

If you're saving for a down payment on a home, you need to keep your down payment savings somewhere that is safe and will allow it to earn interest [...] read more »
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Reader Question: Down Payment or Car Savings?

A reader wrote in with a question: should we put more money down toward our house, or save that money for a car?
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» Qualifying for a Mortgage

With the $8,000 first-time homeowner’s tax credit deadline approaching, many people are still trying to get in on the deal.Before you apply for a loa[...] read more »
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Money for Down Payment

Oh you are so excited, you found the perfect home and are ready to sign on the dotted line. Oops... money for down payment? Unfortunately, many first[...] read more »
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Mortgage and Down Payment

My husband and I are in the process of buying a house. Reviewing several books on personal finance and mortgages, I’ve been reviewing information o[...] read more »
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Using a Cash Gift as Your House Down Payment

The good news is that you don’t have to come up with all the money for a down payment on your own; you can use gift money from someone else to help a[...] read more »
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6 Tips to Help You Save for a Down Payment on a Home - The Quizzle Blog

6 Tips for saving for a down payment on a home. read more »
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Borrowing from 401k for first time home down payment

Is it wise to borrow money from retirement account for first time home down payment? What are the problems with it? Comparing the market returns, fee[...] read more »
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Down Payment Assistance

Coming up with the money for a traditional down payment of 20% is often the largest hurdle facing first time home buyers. Fortunately, there is help [...] read more »
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Do I Get a Deduction for My Gifts? Or Do I Get Punished for Being Generous?

Can any good deed go unpunished (by the IRS)? Find out how to help loved ones with college tuition and other expenses without paying more than you pl[...] read more »
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The Truth about the Down Payment, Not What You Are Used to Hearing!

The down payment is generally a confusing subject-- should I put more? Should I put less? How much is too much? Often times, this can be stressful. T[...] read more »
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