How to find the right rental for your budget

Apartment hunting is a grind, especially in crowded cities like New York or San Francisco. You need to have a game plan and do...

What $1,500 Gets You In 5 Cities  

No matter where you're living, rent probably takes up a sizable chunk of your budget. But how does what you're paying compare to rent prices...

Rent Affordability: Is the “One-Third Rule” Realistic?

When looking for places to live, one of the biggest elements of home shopping that people take into consideration is affordability. Personal finance experts...

7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Save Money

Sometimes the hardest thing about saving money is to start. It doesn’t matter how much money you earn, as you can always put something...

How to pay rent when you’ve blown your monthly budget

The scenario is simple. It’s usually not your fault. You were too nice. You wanted to help someone. Okay, fine. Maybe you weren’t bailing...

Navigating Tenant Bankruptcy: A Landlord’s Guide to Protecting Rental Investments

Facing a tenant's bankruptcy can be a daunting challenge for landlords. It's a complex legal process that demands careful navigation to protect your rental...

Water-Saving Devices for Your Rental

We all know that going green is in these days, and for good reasons, too: global warming, climate changes, diminishing natural resources, carbon emission and growing...

The advantages (and obligations) of having a co-signer

Finding an apartment you love isn't always easy -- so when you find your dream residence, you don't want anything or anyone standing in...

5 ways to get your deposit back

Most landlords require a security deposit, sometimes called a safety or damage deposit, prior to you moving in. They do this as a safety...

3 ways to build your credit without a credit card

It’s easy to ignore your credit score if you’re not currently in the midst of a big life event like buying a house or...

Tiny House Costs: What You Need to Know About Living Small

The idea of living in a tiny house has captured the imagination of many, thanks to a growing movement that emphasizes minimalism and simplicity....

Renting an apartment while living with debt

Renting an apartment can be costly, especially during times when making rent payments may be challenging. Most financial planners recommend spending no more than...
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