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How Much to Spend on Rent: Why the 30 Percent Rule is Misleading

When determining how much you should pay for rent, you may have heard about the 30 percent rule. The rule, which says you shouldn't spend more than 30 percent of your gross income, was first...

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How to Create a Budget Worksheet

No one likes feeling like they don't have control over their money. Having an overwhelming amount of debt or feeling uncertain about how much money is going in and out of your bank account is not a...

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What You Can Expect to Pay in Additional Fees When Renting an Apartment

When you're on your apartment hunt, you look at everything from the number of closets to water pressure strength. But your primary focus is most often rent. Are you getting the best value and does it...

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6 Apartment Upgrades to Buy During After-Christmas Sales

Christmas is all about the spirit of giving, so why not give a gift to yourself? After Christmas sales are a great way to give your apartment an extra boost of luxury while keeping your pocketbook...

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Expenses You Might Not Think About When Living on Your Own

You’ve decided: It’s time to start living on your own.And once you’ve begun to imagine the solo life, it’s easy to start planning how you’ll set up your new place. But before you get too far along in...

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How To Save On Your First Apartment After Graduation

College graduation can be both an exciting and anxious time.Recent graduates are propelled into “the real world” with a new career and maybe a new city. Many grads will be first-time renters, making...

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Save Money by Switching to Fluorescent Light Bulbs

As a renter, there are many ways you can save money on your monthly bills. You can cut back on your cable or streaming services, negotiate your internet plan, turn off lights you aren’t using, or work...

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What Percentage of Income Should Go to Rent?

You think you’ve found the perfect apartment, but when you see the cost of rent, you may be unsure of if it’s in your price range.What percentage of income should go to rent to keep you out of...

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Apartment Resolutions for 2018

The beginning of a new year is a great time to make resolutions which will increase your quality of life. That holds true for apartment dwellers, too. Check out these apartment resolutions for 2018....

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10 Great Apartment Upgrades Under $100

Whether you live in student apartments, senior apartments, or something in between, it’s important to feel good about your place when you come home. There are several ways to brighten your living...

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How to Budget for Your First Apartment

When you’re thinking about becoming a first-time renter, there are lots of things to ponder. Many of these factors will revolve around knowing how to budget for your apartment upfront and setting up a...

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College Apartment Essentials Checklist

Moving out of a dorm and into your first college apartment is a big step– say goodbye to sharing a tiny room! Instead, you’ll share a somewhat larger space with your friends and have more freedom about...

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How to Start Working Out Without Paying For a Gym Membership

If you’re on a budget, there are probably a number of things higher on your priority list than a gym membership (paying your rent and buying groceries come to mind). But gym memberships, although...

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Furnishings You Should and Shouldn’t Buy Secondhand

When you move into an apartment, you have the fun, but often expensive, task of furnishing your new digs. Some things you probably already own, but decorating the space after moving in allows you to...

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Tips on Saving Money for Multiple Things at One Time

Rarely in life do we have just one thing to save up for at once. For instance, I’m currently saving for a trip to New Orleans, a new pair of sneakers and retirement, all of which are important but very...

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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money

In some cases, being eco-friendly can be expensive– ever research geothermal energy? However, just because some efforts require great sacrifice doesn’t mean that all do. In fact, you can go green and...

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Drugstore Makeup: Just as Good as the Expensive Brands

It’s expensive to be a girl. In order to achieve that flawless complexion that is expected of us, we must purchase everything from foundation and concealer to mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, lipstick …...

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What You Should Buy First When Furnishing Your Apartment

Furnishing a first apartment is a great feeling, but it can also be an overwhelming process. There are so many options for everything that even deciding on a towel set can seem like too much pressure....

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Top 7 Subscriptions That Will Save You Money

If you’re struggling to pay all of your varied expenses while still having some extra cash for decorating your space, you are most certainly not alone. A low salary and the basic costs of living make...

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How to Update Every Room in Your Apartment for $50 or Less

A great way to make your apartment feel like a true home is to add decorations and pretty updates that complement your own personal style. Decorating can get pretty expensive, though. The good news? If...

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