DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended a bridal shower where the bride-to-be asked for “no gifts, please.” Half the attendees showed ...

Letter writer attended a bridal shower where the bride-to-be requested no gifts, but half the guests showed up with gifts ...

By Abby Badach Doyle, NerdWallet When you’re saving for your first home, it’s natural to wish for a helping hand. It might even feel like everyone else is getting a check from Mom and Dad. But if you ...

I attended a bridal shower where the bride-to-be asked for“ no gifts, please.” Half the attendees showed up with gifts anyway ...

If you don’t have gift money to help buy a house ... Boost your budget It’s no secret: There’s free money up for grabs for first-time homebuyers. If you don’t look into down payment ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended a bridal shower where the bride-to-be asked for “no gifts, please.” Half the attendees showed up with gifts anyway, and the ones who honored her request and didn ...

It’s no secret: There’s free money up for grabs ... says most of her buyers don’t have family gifts, so they’re excited to discover they can get a financial boost.

According to the National Association of Realtors, only one in four first-time buyers used a gift or loan from family or friends to fund their down payment.