Renter Resources

One of the most widely rumored tax deductions is the idea that you can deduct half of the amount paid on rent from your income taxes. As with all things tax related, it’s a bit more complicated than that. Some states do allow you to subtract a certain amount of paid rent from your state [...]

When it comes to renting an apartment, there are so many factors to consider. As a first-time renter in college, I was overwhelmed by the amount of responsibilities that came along with renting. I didn’t know what a security deposit was let alone how to build credit history. I even painted every wall in my [...]

Moving into your own apartment is exciting, but you are also probably on a budget. The good news is that with a little work and creativity, you can save money when getting your new apartment together. It is important to save some cash because then you can put this back for future unexpected expenses that [...]

If you’ve never had a credit card or a loan, your credit history is most likely a blank slate. Your credit history, as documented on your credit report, gives people like creditors, lenders, and landlords a record of how responsible you are with money and ultimately impacts their decision on whether or not they’ll give [...]