There has been a steady drumbeat of media reports about the plight of Millennials whether its the job market, student debt or something else.
But those reports have also made it clear that the young generation has as strong a desire to purchase a house as those that have preceeded it, so the Chicago Tribune recently put together a useful article on tips for those wanting to make the plunge into home ownership.
Most of those tips involve making more money or spending less to help build savings or pay down debt, but a couple of tips stand out, including keeping your wedding costs down (something that can easily run couples into middle and high five figures) or selling a car to add to your savings.