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We at WilliamPaid had so much fun doling out gift advice for renters last year that we decided to do it again. So, without further delay, here are ten items that should be one every renter’s gift list this holiday season.

WilliamPaid Subscription: Online rent payments, flexible payment methods and credit reporting - need [...]

Is your rent payment late? Do you need a new way to tell your roommate to pay the F$#%@^G Rent? Forward them this video reminder and hopefully the check will be on the table in the morning.
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Let’s face it - times are still tough out there. And, you’re probably locked into a lease, at least for a few months, if not more. Here are some easy and not-so-easy ways to lower your rent.

Negotiate. Believe it or not, it’s tough for landlords, too. Landlords would rather have you pay a [...]

Your BFF and roomie is jetting off to Europe for the semester so you’re going to have to share your apartment with a complete stranger. Your current roommate may be more interested in covering her share of the rent than making sure that you are safe and have a good roommate.
While this could be the [...]

Today we are looking at renting in Chicago. Since no one knows apartment renting in Chicago better than The Apartment People, which has been matching renters with Chicago apartments for more than 25 years, we asked them for a little help. Here’s their take.
Chicago has it all - great neighborhoods, 20 miles of lakefront beaches [...]

In a recent WilliamPaid survey of more than 450 renters, more than 70% pay 20-35% of their monthly income on rent, with more than 25% spending more than 35%. Ouch. That can make the first of the month very painful. But, as you are looking for an apartment, how much is [...]

If you’re like most, you were happy when the beginning of the month came and went. That is, as long as you remembered to pay the rent and, more importantly, had the cash to pay it. It certainly can be a stressful time of the month for many renters as they scramble to [...]

So, you’ve been thinking about signing up for WilliamPaid, but aren’t sure whether you want to part with $49.95 to flexibly pay your rent online for a year, have the ability to set-it-and-forget-it and have your rent reported to the credit bureau to help build your credit. We know that $49.95 is no chump [...]

Last week, we discussed who is pulling your credit. This week, let’s take a look at what they are looking for.
In general, lenders review your credit for a few key pieces of information that will tell them if you are worthy of receiving a loan or if you are a credit risk. [...]

Your roommate is always bringing home the latest fashion trends, vacationing in the coolest tropical locales and generally has $20 bills falling out of her wallet. You, on the other hand, paid for your lunch out of your spare change jar, spend breaks at home and generally scrimp to get by. (Or, maybe [...]