How to buy your first home in a cost of living crisis
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 13 2024
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Navigating the Cost of Living Crisis: Despite the ongoing cost of living crisis, aspiring first-time homebuyers can still achieve their goals by cutting discretionary spending and utilizing savings tools like the Lifetime ISA, which offers government bonuses for saving towards a home.
Financial Guidance and AI's Role: There is a significant gap in access to financial advice, with only 8% of people receiving formal guidance. Moneybox aims to bridge this gap through education, while advancements in artificial intelligence could enhance personal finance assistance in the future, pending regulatory developments.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








