How to Turn Into a Penny Pinching Millennial

June 25, 2017 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

Being at the forefront of adulthood is a tricky phase to manage. We are looking for a new job, trying to navigate the world outside the college cocoon, and calculating how we could ever afford to leave our parents’ house. We may feel just lost for a while but slowly we all catch up, start…

Quick Ways to Make Extra Cash…With NO Work!

July 17, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Maybe it’s just me, but I find myself strapped for extra cash during the summer time. Whether it’s more time for activities or planning vacations, money doesn’t seem to last as long as it does in the colder months! However, I am NOT complaining, because I found a few ways to save a little extra…

Financial Planning to Make Sure You Can Keep Your First Apartment

June 15, 2016 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

If you’re just starting out in your first place, it’s likely that you’ve secured a job (or some sort of income) to ensure your bills can be paid each month. While the job market has stabilized in recent years, it’s always important to prepare for a worst-case-scenario when it comes to money. What would happen…

First Step: Make the Decision to Move Out

May 14, 2016 | By Kristen AuthorMy First Apartment

Moving into your first apartment is both a dream and a rite of passage. It will be a place to call your own. A place to give it your own decorating spin, to binge watch Netflix without anyone judging your choice of shows and to test your cooking skills with recipes you find on Tasty…

Savvy Financial Tips: How You Should Budget For Rent

September 7, 2012 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

We’re back with our second installment of tips from the folks at Apartment Guide, this time with your wallet in mind. Check out our first installment here, designed to make your home feel warm and cozy – not to mention reward a lucky commenter with $50 for sharing a tip for how to best turn an…