Apps and Tricks to Help You Save More, Spend Less

July 25, 2014 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

The biggest transition for me after moving into an apartment is dealing with MONEY. Or lack thereof. While I was prepared for paying bills and living on a budget, it was is hard to adjust to having the majority of my paycheck dissolve into rent and utility payments. My boyfriend and I are used to going out…

The Best Online Home Goods Deal Sites: What You Need to Know

February 12, 2012 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

Deals! They’re everywhere online these days. Gilt Group started the revolution a couple years ago by selling designer clothing at steep discounts, and sites like Ideeli and Rue La La followed suit. The deals have since expanded to home goods. Below are a few of our favorites: 1) Fab.com has been getting a lot of press…

How to Be a Smart Daily Deals Shopper – 7 Tips to Make You the Winner

September 25, 2011 | By MFA Editors AuthorMy First Apartment

Here at MFA we love a good deal as much as the next guy, and we have used daily deals to save money on restaurants, movies, deli lunches, kitchen tools and an occasional mani/pedi. We have used offers from Groupon, Living Social, BuyWithMe, Google, Amazon, GiltGroup, RueLala and several local NYC deal companies. Most deals…