Surprise your sweetie on Valentine’s Day with a delicious home-cooked dinner. The menu: Red Wine-braised Osso Bucco with Citrus Gremolata, Parmesan Polenta and Arugula Salad.  And for the dessert, the delicious chocolates your honey brings …

Last week, as part of our new year’s resolution coverage, I talked about how to check your credit report. I suggested that getting the score itself is not as important, as long as the report …

It’s an important question. You live with these people, you see them all the time. But do you need to give them presents? It depends …
Last year we considered how to do a Roommate Gift …

Our guest blogger Katie shares her roommate gifting experiences.
ROOMMATES AND HOLIDAYS by Katie
There’s always stress around the holiday season when it comes to getting the perfect gift for someone, and gifting between roommates could be …

Hi, it’s Alex again, Alissa’s boyfriend. True to form, we’re ready to announce the winner of our $100 Giveaway. But first, a reminder of the rules as desribed in  this post from Sept. 26.  All entrants …

 
Los Angeles Neighborhood Guide: Part One by Katherine
Ah, L.A., La La Land, Hollywood, the City of Angels. So sprawling is this metropolis that  the task of finding your first apartment can feel daunting, if not downright impossible. …

** Guest Editorial**
In your apartment search, we’re sure you considered the size of the bedrooms and the neighborhood’s nightlife, but have you thought about personal safety?  If you’re from out of town or grew up …

We’re often asked for advice about how much to budget for apartment essentials.  For instance, “What kinda apartment can I get for X amount per month?” Or, “If I have $1000 to move cross country. . . …

Our blogger Elyse is contemplating her next move after graduation.
The Price of Solitude by Elyse
Roommates. I’ve had good ones, great ones and terrible ones. With my lease coming to an end in a few months, I’ve …

Today’s guest blogger Christopher is introducing his favorite neighborhood.
Hudson Heights by Christopher Rizzo
Hudson Heights is not an official New York City neighborhood, but in a few years it probably will be. This enclave …