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10 Ideas To Save For Your Down Payment

The more money you can save for your down payment on your house, the better. However, it can be hard to meet your goal when the normal, day-to-day expenses weight you down. Here are a few helpful tips that you can start implementing to save for your down payment faster.

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  1. Make coffee at home instead of buying it out every morning. This can save anywhere from $8 - $25 per week!
  2. Instead of going to the movie theater, choose a flick on Netflix. If you really want to save some cash, cancel your cable bill and make a total switch to Netflix. Hulu, Amazon Prime, and others also offer alternatives to your pricey cable bill.
  3. Plan out your grocery bill, and stick to it. If you go to the grocery store with a list in hand, you will know how much you are spending and will not waste money on things that you don't really need. 
  4. Clip coupons and shop out of the flyer. Most grocery stores have a weekly or bi-weekly flyer. If you plan your meals around the deals, you're sure to save a couple bucks.
  5. Have a yard sale. There's no point in holding onto items you haven't used in the past year. Get rid of them, and get some cash out of them.
  6. Avoid instant gratification. If you need to make a purchase, fine. But, before buying anything, take a few seconds and think "do I need this now? Can it wait?" Or, is it an impulsive buy? If you're buying a high-priced item, a good rule to follow is the 30 day rule. After you've shopped around and can make a firm, educated decision, you will feel better about your purchase. 
  7. Invite your friends over instead of going out. 
  8. Drink more water. If you are really tight on money, soda, alcoholic beverages, teas, juices, ect., are all a luxury, not a necessity. 
  9. Cook at home instead of going out. Going out to eat can be expensive between drinks, a tip, and the food alone.
  10. Cancel your unused memberships.
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