Whether you're trying to climb out of debt or deciding how to enjoy a surplus, a budget puts you in control.
Having people over for Mother's Day? Remember to be considerate to your neighbors. It's easy, and your efforts can go a long way toward maintaining a good relationship with the people who live around you.
There's a ton of information and tips out there that can help you get the most out of your apartment living. It can seem overwhelming and make you wonder where to begin.
Fortunately, you don't need to become an overnight expert on apartment living. Instead, start by reading up on the basics of key topics such as paying your rent, signing an apartment lease, and spotting unfair discrimination, and more.
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Thankfully, you don't need to be a financial whiz or have a background in finance to look for or live in an apartment. But it's helpful to take a moment to get familiar with money's role in apartment living.
Take a moment to learn the basics of money and apartments so you can afford your apartment, avoid unpleasant surprises, and enjoy your apartment experience without unwanted financial stress.
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If you're looking forward to college graduation next month and you're not yet sure where you want to live, take a look at Rent.com's "Top 10 Cities for Post-Grads" list. This list highlights 10 cities (in no particular order) that should attract recent graduates based on their unemployment rate, mean annual income, cost of living, and rental inventory.
For example, Rent.com suggests that graduates looking for jobs in biotechnology or computers consider Raleigh, N.C., which boasts an economy based on three local universities, and it points out that Kansas City, Mo. is home to healthy living and an eco-friendly lifestyle.
Check out the press release for the full list, including methodology.
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A family allegedly put up with ghosts for a week before fleeing their New Jersey rental house for the safety of a nearby hotel. According to a report from The Asbury Park Press, the tenants claimed they heard whispering, footsteps, and unusual sounds and would return home to find their clothes mysteriously strewn across the floor.
The tenants are now suing their landlord in state court for the return of their $2,250 security deposit. The landlord, however, doesn't appear spooked and counterclaims that the tenants broke their lease for no valid reason. Noting that no prior tenant has complained of paranormal activity, the landlord reportedly believes the family is just trying to get out of the lease because they realize they can't afford the $1,500 monthly rent.
Do you think a judge should order the landlord to return the security deposit? Or do you think the family hasn't a ghost of a chance?
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