You can negotiate a lower apartment rental rate by being a good tenant. Having a good credit score can also help to get a better deal. Although the American dream may be to buy a house, the reality is that not everyone is in the market for purchasing a house. There could be any number [...]

While it would be great if all parents could pay for their children’s college education, sometimes that’s just not realistic or financially viable. There are some parents who don’t want to contribute, because they feel that by having their children pay their own way to obtaining an education, it will help them to “grow up.” [...]

Living with a roommate can be hard, even if you already know that person well. Living with a roommate whom you did not know beforehand, though, can be both awkward and a little bit uncomfortable if handled the wrong way. But if you properly vet applicants before deciding to live together, then your chances of [...]

Often times, renting an apartment means that paint, nail holes and larger renovations are not allowed, forcing your new place to remain bland, white or beige with no character. Instead of being depressed by your bare surroundings, think of it as a blank canvas to cover with your ingenious do-it-yourself skills. With a little creativity, [...]