Monthly Archives: September 2012

Almost all of us, at one point or another, have found ourselves signing a lease to what we thought was the perfect apartment only to move in and realize that this dream come true was looking more and more like a nightmare. Here are ten questions that every potential renter should ask during a walk [...]

Whether it be student loans, credit cards or just living beyond one’s means, many young renters find themselves knee-deep in debt with no clue how they’re going to get back on track. To stop it before it happens, here are five basic rules every young renter should follow to ensure that they won’t be scraping [...]

In August, Katya, a recent college grad saddled with significant student loans, signed on to the WilliamPaid Challenge, which helps renters find the cash they need to get ahead and save them hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars. Katya was hoping to find some extra cash in her budget to pay down her loans faster. [...]

If you are in an apartment built before 1990, you may have one chief complaint: Your closet is too small. Closet organizers cost an arm and a leg and, as a non-permanent rental, you really don’t want to invest in fixtures you can’t take with you. Here are a few ideas to maximize and organize [...]