Navigating Unpaid Rent with Roommates
Renting with roommates can become tricky when it comes to ensuring timely rent payments. As a co-tenant, you're collectively responsible for the entire rent...
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...
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper
Buying property seems more daunting than ever, especially with high-interest rates, low inventory, and an unpredictable economic forecast. With so many factors to consider,...
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...
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...
Late Rent: What You Need to Know About Late Fees, Evictions,...
Late rent payments can be a bigger issue than you might think. Even if you only pay a small late fee, you could be...
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...
What is alternative credit data and how does it impact your...
Recently I have started to see a lot of companies talking about alternative credit data. Naturally, I became curious and wanted to know what...
