6 Apartment Budgeting Tips for the New Year

December 27, 2022 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

As the new year approaches, it’s a good time to reassess your budget and make sure you’re on track to meet your financial goals. If you live in an apartment, budgeting can be especially important, as monthly rent and utility payments can be a significant portion of your expenses. Here are six great tips to…

How to Find the Right Apartment for Your Budget

September 23, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Amid COVID-19 rental market fluctuations, it’s almost as if the housing market benefits the buyer one day and the seller the next. As such, finding an apartment that you can afford can be quite an arduous task. Are you looking for a new place and having no luck? Here’s how to find the perfect apartment…

How To Set Up Your First Apartment’s Electric and Gas

February 12, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into a new apartment can be exciting, but it can quickly become stressful if you don’t properly set up your utilities in advance. Apartment life without gas and electricity can become dreadful and boring, but you might not know when to start preparing or where to find information. However, doing so is easier than…

Ready to Buy Your First Apartment? Here’s What You Can Afford

February 10, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

According to a recent study, 32.6% of Americans rent their homes, whereas 67.4% of American adults own their homes. These numbers reflect that homeownership has been increasing over the past few years, especially outside metropolitan areas and in the Midwest. If you want to become a homeowner but don’t want to commit to a full…

Budgeting for Donations for COVID-19: 7 Saving Tips

May 8, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Many people have expressed a desire to donate money to people and organizations in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For many people, though, donating is easier said than done. If you find yourself wanting to donate but not always having the money to do so, follow these seven savings tips for budgeting for donations…

Pros and Cons: Gym in Your Apartment Building

April 29, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In our Pros and Cons series, we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of important decisions that apartment dwellers are making every day. By some standards, millennials are the healthiest, fittest generation in American history. Property managers have taken notice, centering fitness perks as part of the marketing of their buildings. If you’re wondering whether having…

Your Hassle-Free Electricity Budgeting Checklist

January 3, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Modern life simply isn’t possible without electricity, but power for your apartment doesn’t come for free. Monthly electric bills are an inescapable part of apartment living, but that doesn’t mean you can’t cut some simple corners to lower the amount you pay. With the five tips in this hassle-free electricity budgeting checklist, you can easily…

How To Prepare to Rent an Apartment in 2020

December 23, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

With the end of the year rapidly approaching, you might be wondering how your living situation could change next year. The start of a new year provides a great opportunity to review your expenses and establish your annual budget, and as you get to know your limits better, you might come to better understand how…

First Apartment Checklists: The Ultimate Guide

October 21, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into your first apartment is the dream, but nobody said it would be easy. On top of the physical labor, financial costs, and stress of the actual move, there’s all the work that comes with unpacking, organizing, decorating, and stocking up on basic needs. The last of these tasks can involve buying so many…

Did You Budget for These Rental Apartment Fees?

August 20, 2018 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

With any apartment come various monthly fees… not just rent! When budgeting for your first apartment, don’t forget to consider the variety of fees that might be added to your rent. Be sure to ask your potential new landlord about each fee to confirm if it’s included in rent, required, or optional. Before digging into…