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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...