10 Easy Ways to Save for a Down Payment
Source: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2013/05/17/10-easy-ways-to-save-for-a-down-payment
1. Negotiate your rent. With rent likely near the top of your list of expenses, cutting its cost can help you sock away serious savings. If you’re a good tenant, approach your landlord about lowering your rent. If that doesn’t work, consider downsizing to a smaller, cheaper apartment, and put the money you save on rent directly into savings.
2. Shop around to reduce major monthly expenses. If it’s been a while since you checked rates for your car insurance, renter’s insurance, health insurance, cable, Internet or cell phone plan, now is the time to look into those costs. You may be able to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars by making alterations to some of these contracts. (more…)