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Reader Question: How Much Money Do I Need To Buy My First Home?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This week I received a question from a reader asking how much to save up before buying a house. Here is Alicia’s question: How much money do my husband and I have to save up before buying our first home? Thank you for asking such an important question Alicia. What if this is just too steep to be achievable for you?

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Penny Hoarder : Get Paid to Reduce Your Energy Usage – There are some money-saving ideas that you’ve no doubt heard a million times. Thanks for hosting! Read on to lean my thoughts. Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill. Turn off the lights. Lower the thermostat in the winter.