How To Upgrade Your College Apartment For Cheap

June 25, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

If there’s any stereotype that holds true, it’s that most college students don’t have much money. Between taking out large student loans, struggling to make time for paid work against the burden of schoolwork and classes, and going out with friends, students often need to save money however they can. At the same time,…

How You Should Budget When Your Significant Other Is Moving In

June 21, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

This is a huge moment in your life: You’ve found that special someone, you’ve been with them for quite some time, and you’re planning the next significant step: to share a home with them. Although the notion of your significant other moving in may be a storied, romantic one, it comes with no shortage of…

Creative Ways To Save Space In A Studio Apartment

June 18, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

You’ve made the big leap. After years of sharing homes with roommates, you’ve signed a lease and put down a deposit on your first apartment alone, a studio that you’ll have entirely to yourself. The only downside is adjusting to life in a smaller space. Most studios are just several hundred square feet in size,…

Should You Give Up Cable? Pros and Cons to Cutting the Cord

June 14, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

All your bills come under greater scrutiny once a good chunk of your budget begins to go toward the rent. If you’re new to renting, it’s only natural to examine your other bills to see where you can reduce your costs. There are plenty of small things you can do to reduce that monthly burden,…

Your First Kitchen: The Ultimate Checklist

June 13, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

After a long hunt, you’ve finally done what might’ve once felt impossible: You’ve found an apartment you love, you’ve signed a lease, and you’ve put down a deposit. Congrats on landing your new place to live! Now that you’re living in your own place, it’s time to give your cooking game some serious upgrade, too.…