Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Saving for a Downpayment

I've been increasing aware of how challenging it can be to save for a downpayment for my first house, especially with competing interests in the Savings Department! I just ran across an article called "10 Things You Should Know About Saving" on Yahoo Finance, and I thought it was good enough to share here.

Meanwhile, I've considered moonlighting, and while it's always a possibility, it's not the best option for an already full plate. I have decided to proceed with graduate school, and while that will a cost initially, here's hoping it will pay me back down the road with increased earning power.

I'm also looking into other ways to save. I've already lowered my cell phone bill, and George and I are working on lowering our electric bill, a good team effort there. My coupon clipping efforts come in and out like the tides, but maybe I can get better with that.

What are your favorite ways to save?

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