3 approaches to saving up for a down payment on a home

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Tue, Mar 4, 2025, 1:05 PM

Zillow found that US homebuyers need $10,000 or up to $60,000 to make a down payment on a house. To speak more on savings strategies for buying a home, John and David Auten-Schneider — the hosts of Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously podcast — sit down with Madison Mills on Wealth to share their expert advice.

These methods include even moving in with friends or family to cut down on rent costs, avoiding unnecessary luxuries or spending, and maximizing your income streams.

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This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.