How to Save For a House: Dos and Don't To Save a Five-Figure Down Payment

If you're just starting to save for a house, saving a down payment can feel really intimidating—but it doesn't have to be! There are some clear dos and don'ts you can follow to help save up the thousands you need to buy a house.

Do: understand how much you're currently spending and saving if you want to find more money to buy a house.

Don't: abandon all of your other goals just to buy a house!

Do: get really clear on your priorities when it comes to saving for a house, and which goals are really important to you.

Don't: think that your income is fixed. Stay open to the possibility of earning more money, and not just in a The Secret kind of way.

Do: make a plan of how you're going to handle any extra money, like a bonus or a gift.

I mention a few of these links in the video, so here they are, as promised!

Mortgage calculators (and other financial tools!) I use and love: halfbanked.com/fave-money-tools/
How to save a five-figure down payment: halfbanked.com/save-five-figure-down-payment/
Why you don't need to buy a house to be a financially successful human being: halfbanked.com/you-dont-need-to-buy-a-house/
What to do before buying a house: halfbanked.com/to-do-before-buying-a-house/
The savings account I use + love for my savings goals (it pays 2.3% interest!) halfbanked.com/eq-bank

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