What Type of Bad Roommate Are You?

January 6, 2018 | By Dana AuthorMy First Apartment

“Good roommates are all alike; every bad roommate is bad in their own way.” Here are some of the most common types of bad roommates. We’ll tell you how to avoid becoming one as you start looking for your roommate share. Everyone’s Mom Are you the roommate that acts like everyone’s Mom and tries to make sure…

Are You a Bad Roommate?

September 12, 2017 | By Taylor AuthorMy First Apartment

First, let me say that this is NOT an attack on any of my previous roommates! They were all great people who I was lucky to live with. However, there were things they did that I didn’t like, and by identifying the issues I had with them, I can ensure that I (and hopefully you!)…

Help! My Roommate is A Bad Money Manager

July 13, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

We all know that person…the one who just seems to be a terrible money manager! From over-spending to under-saving, this friend is the one always scrambling to make ends meet because they simply spend money they don’t have. The situation is much worse when this friend is also your roommate! What to do when your…