A month ago, we reviewed what to do if you need to furnish your apartment in $500 or less. Today, we’ll touch on suggestions if your budget’s a little bit larger – basically under $2,000. …

Searching for an apartment, while stressful, also has its enjoyable moments. You daydream of your view overlooking the park, or imagine the grandeur of living in a historic building, hardwood floors at your feet, chandeliers …

Tis the season for . . . DEALS. BIG TIME.
Now that everyone’s unwrapped all the goodies from beneath the tree (or the glow of Hanukah lights), retailers are unloading all their leftover goods to make …

Tipping can be a tricky for the first time renter. When you’re living on your own in an apartment, there’s all sorts of new interactions: dealing with landlords, with handymen and building supers. Whom should …

Dear Disgruntled Black Friday Shopper,
Did you go to the mall and come home empty-handed?  The day is still young and we have a few online deals to share with you!
Macy’s: This retail giant is basically …

It’s supposed to work like this: you give your landlord your notice (“So long, I’m moving, it’s been swell!”), clean the place till it literally sparkles, pack your belongings Tetris-tight into a truck, and head …

What can affect your credit score? You may be surprised.  Of course, delinquent payments ding it, but even if you have been a completely reliable consumer and paid every single bill,  there are still other traps that can …

We’re back with our second installment of tips from the folks at Apartment Guide, this time with your wallet in mind. Check out our first installment here, designed to make your home feel warm and cozy …

Our readers often ask how much they should budget for utilities, so we thought we’d give a brief refresher course. We’ve listed some usual utility categories and some thoughts/pricing for each. At the end, you’ll …

As MFA is a site dedicated to apartment rentals, we endorse renter’s insurance because: 1) It seems like a smart idea to insure your stuff against the unthinkable and 2) It’s SUPER inexpensive for the …