I’m trying to save for my first home purchase and still contributing in my other retirement investments. It’s taking a while. Any advice on ways to increase my saving for the home purchase?

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Dave Ramsey says to contribute to your retirement only to the match while saving for down payment and funnel all other $ to house fund... flame away.

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Not that it’s easy, but you either have to cut your spending or grow your salary

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