Moving into your first apartment is a big step into adulthood. That step that comes with many harsh realities. Whether you’re moving from home or a dorm, here are the realizations you have with your first apartment that hit you like a ton of bricks. Text by...
So you’re finally getting your own place. You’ve searched local listings and found the perfect rental. The monthly rent payment is the only thing you have to worry about, right? Well, not quite. There are some essential things to keep in mind when calculating...
Getting your first apartment is super exciting. Now, you can stay out as late as you want, eat as much cold pizza at 3 in the morning as your stomach can handle, and walk around in your underwear while singing “Mr. Brightside” until your roommate tells you...
So you’ve calculated your rent affordability and moved into your new apartment. What’s next? Bills! Hooray! While they’re clearly not the most fun part of adulthood, keeping up with your bills is incredibly important for your financial future. Planning Your...
There are few things in life as intimidating as finding someone to share an apartment with. Especially when you’re moving to a new city full of strangers and searching for a roommate online. While many roommate situations end up just fine, we compiled a few roommate...
Let’s face it: nobody loves budgeting. But it becomes necessary when you have limited income to cover all of the expenses necessary for apartment living. Read on for tips on how to create a budget for apartment living expenses. Track Your Income and...