How long until you can afford a down payment, and whether pausing retirement contributions gets you there faster. Works for any large purchase on a fixed timeline, swap "home price" for "car," "tuition," or "wedding cost." Rent-vs-buy check at the bottom.
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All calculations run live as you move the sliders. Closing costs estimated at 2–3% of home price. Cost-of-pausing uses 40 years at 8% average return.
Not financial advice. Estimates based on inputs you provide.