I can’t believe it’s already mid-April and the prime moving season is just two weeks away…are you ready? Be sure to email us at editor@myfirstapartment.com if you have any questions as you head out on …

Our guest blogger Dedreanna has taken out her calculator and figured out what her first apartment move will cost.
“Budgeting For The Big Move  by Dedreanna
We have started to budget for our big move.  As I mentioned in an …

Hi All,
My new colleague Katie just moved to New York all the way from Chicago — and boy did she have some tips! Enjoy!
“I recently moved from Chicago to New York City and the experience …

When I looked for my last apartment, there were a few scary things in play.  I was moving in with my boyfriend (ack!) navigating the broker scene (double ack!), not to mention trying to find an honest …

Our blogger Elyse shares her strategies for handling money matters and common chores with roommates.
I’ve lived with a lot of different people in my life. When I lived at home, I had to share a room …

I love the holidays. The entire month of December is filled with its own special food, music, decorations and a massive movie market. But my favorite part is that it is the one time of …

In years previous, I’ve written about holiday tipping.  If you’re looking for that article, about suggested tipping amounts, check out my recent article called Holiday Tip 2009 . As a preview — your hair stylist might …

Something I try very hard to do on a day-to-day basis, is appreciate what I have.  Sometimes, I succeed. . .  but often I fail.  Like, miserably fail. Life just moves too fast.
But with giving thanks …

Remember last winter, when banging at the cold radiator sounded like a rocking drumbeat but still didn’t bring any heat?  This year, don’t depend on the radiator gods — be prepared with a few inexpensive items …

Our blogger Elyse shares her exercise secrets.
5 Flights: Staying on Budget and in Shape
When you’re living on your own for the first time, it’s probably safe to say you don’t really have the money to …