BNY offers $6,500 for some homebuying employees, as even Wall Street workers struggle with housing costs

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BNY CEO Robin Vince photographed with company employees.

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Saving for a down payment is getting easier. Here are 8 markets where it takes under 5 years.

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The time it takes to save for a home down payment fell to about seven years in 2025.

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I bought my 'forever home' with 3 other people. Here's how we manage our finances.

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75 artists received $9,000 each in a basic income trial. The cash helped a yarn guru to buy a house and a new car.

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Torri Hanna said the basic income program helped her navigate a tough period of her life.

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Living with my parents in Hawaii helped me afford the most expensive state. It was the best option for me after graduating.

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The author is living with her parents to save for a down payment

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A scammer conned us out of our $32,430 down payment by email. We didn't realize it until 10 days later.

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Daniel Pietschnig and Jessica Madalena fell victim to a scammer who swindled them out of a $32,430 down payment.

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The average household would need to save for 36 years to afford a typical home in LA. Here's how 50 US markets compare.

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Many potential homeowners struggle to make down payments.

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China just unveiled the strongest remedies yet for its troubled housing market

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Apartments under construction in Wuhan, China.

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How to Save for a Down Payment on a Home

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My mother gave me my $100,000 inheritance early. I struggled to pay my bills before — now I'm set up for life.

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Jillian Pretzel and her mom.

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