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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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Just when you thought that nothing was scarier than the sight of your landlord searching for your next rent payment, Halloween season is here with plenty of fright sites to leave you crying for your mother. Check out these five haunted attractions in Chicagoland this year, and scream, cry and whimper to your heart’s [...]
Last week, we suggested that renters set up budgets to help them stay financially stable, but how do renters learn how to use this important financial tool to ensure a successful financial future? Is it just skipping a purchase once in a while or is it sitting down and mapping out the use for [...]