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Tips for Helping Your Children Buy a Home | Six of the Best Budgeting Apps | The 2024 Race for President Looks Like a Rematch Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 4, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top Story [] [Tips for Helping Your Children Buy a Home]( [Tips for Helping Your Children Buy a Home]( (Getty Images) If you want to help your children buy a home, there are several ways to go about it, ranging from family loans to outright gifts. Each of these avenues of financial support has its perks and pitfalls. You’ll also want to consider how any assistance could affect family relationships. We walk you through [the different options and the pros and cons of each](. [] Successful Financial Planning [] [Six of the Best Budgeting Apps]( [Six of the Best Budgeting Apps]( (Getty Images) Budgeting apps can be a huge help when getting your finances in line, but choosing which one to use can be difficult. 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