Posts Tagged: air conditioning bills

Keep Cool And Carry On: 5 Ways To Keep Your Apartment Cool Without Air Conditioning

May 31, 2016 | By J Simpson AuthorMy First Apartment

Summer’s an exciting time, no matter who you are. For many of us, summer means school break, with more time to have adventures, cultivate interests, explore your area, make new friends, and rekindle old relationships. Except summer’s not so cool when you’re too broke to do anything. When we lived at home, we probably never…

First Apartment Budgeting Basics: Your Monthly Expenses Checklist

February 21, 2014 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

You’ve signed the lease and you have a move-in date. You know how much rent you can afford. But what are your expenses once you move in? Let’s break it down. First, there’s the moving. This is a one-time expense, but it can be a big one. You need to decide whether you’re using movers…