down payment

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While the bulk of the savings should still go toward retirement, a share can also go to other so-called sinking funds for intermediate-term goals, such as a car or a down payment for a home.

From MarketWatch

Strong orders in the second half of 2025 will boost cash flow, with limited down payments meaning the company stands to grow faster than previously anticipated in 2027-28, the analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal

One budgeting framework suggests setting aside at least 20% of income for investing and long-term savings, including retirement and goals like a down payment on a home or car.

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To buy a mobile home in the price range of the one you’re referencing, you’ll need enough money for the down payment, closing costs and land rent.

From MarketWatch

In 2025, the typical U.S. household needed seven years to save for a typical down payment, a significant improvement from the peak of 12 years in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal