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[ December 30, 2010 ]
Each year millions of renters across the US make resolutions to make improvements to themselves and their lives during the upcoming year. While dropping bad habits and losing weight often fall at the top of the list many forget about some of the most important changes they should be making. Here is a [...]
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[ December 29, 2010 ]
The countdown to 2011 has begun with only three days left in 2010. Plan ahead with this list of upcoming events sure to fit the style and budget for every type of Chicago renter.
Hotel Parties and Cruises:
NYE at Hyatt Regency Chicago: Join Jack FM for a night of plentiful food and drinks, music, [...]
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[ December 27, 2010 ]
The holidays are almost over and unfortunately, this means many renters will be crying foul as they open those credit card statements and survey the damage. Here are a few tips to get you back on track if your budget took a hit this holiday season.
Revisit your Budget: With unexpected and overextended expenses now [...]
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[ December 23, 2010 ]
The holidays are here
Spreading good cheer.
And, while many a renter
Invite friends to enter
Their tiny homes strewn with lights
Glowing throughout the festive nights,
The first of the month creeps quietly closer
Like a cruel, mischievous little joker.
He waits patiently to set his trap
On many an unsuspecting chap
Who forgot their rent with soon be due
When the month becomes anew.
Around [...]
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[ December 22, 2010 ]
As renters have been stringing their apartments with lights and buying the perfect trees to nestle their gifts under, the city of Chicago has been busy preparing a week of exciting holiday activities. Here are a few that I would recommend renters check out to get into the holiday spirit.
ZooLights: Every night, from 5-9 [...]
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Roommates and roommate relationships headlined TV drama this week. On Episode 4, Season 3 of Mad Men, Peggy Olson dreams of moving into a Manhattan apartment and decides to look for a roommate. Peggy’s ad seeking a roomie reads: “Working Girl Seeks Roommate. I’m a clean, responsible, considerate person who wants a roommate to share [...]