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Hello /r/personalfinance,

I'm saving up my measly income for a down payment on a house in the spring/summer of 2016. I know for sure that I'll be purchasing around that time. 

Is there was a short term bond strategy that I could use to grow my savings for this planned purchase? The goal would be to increase my savings by a greater amount than in a savings account with minimal risk. 

I can afford to take some risk, as I'm living with my parents for the time being and they are partially supporting me. It is also more than likely that my father will cosign a loan with me for a lower mortgage interest rate. 

Please lend your experience to me, it is greatly appreciated!
<bot>: I'm trying to save for a down payment with minimal risk but more return than a savings account. (short term)