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Questions to ask while touring an Apartment

August 24, 2017

Imagine you’re on a tour in what could be your new apartment and the leasing agent turns to you and asks “Do you have any questions?”. Before shaking your head no and hoping for the best, STOP. It’s important to ask questions and make sure you understand everything about the complex you’re considering…

7 Tips for Saving Money and Eating Well as a College Student

April 27, 2017

College Rentals

Saving money and eating well are not opposite concepts. It’s truly possible to eat nutritionally balanced meals while saving money during college. As a college student, it’s easy to get in the habit of eating whatever is convenient and inexpensive. For some college students, this means Raman noodles and other food that can be prepared…

3 Tips for Saving Money on Utilities

May 9, 2015

College Rentals

Living in a college apartment means more freedom. It’s a step toward adulthood. This freedom includes the unfortunate responsibility of paying monthly bills. Previously, we looked at how to account for your rent. While saving money toward your rent is important, you also need to save money to pay your utilities bill every month. Here are a…

4 Ways to Find College Apartments that Save You Money

April 1, 2015

College Rentals

Searching for a college apartment as a college student is never fun when forced to consider something that’s reasonably affordable. Thankfully, those who rent apartments to students already know this, and it’s possible to find and negotiate good deals. In other cases, you just need to be resourceful on your own in order to find the…

Living Without a Car Off Campus

March 27, 2015

College Rentals

When you move off-campus, one of the things that can become an issue is transportation. It’s relatively easy to live on campus and do without wheels. When you move even a few miles away, living without a car can present new challenges. There are many reasons for trying to do without a car while you’re…

Getting By for Less at the Grocery Store – Part 1

March 27, 2015

College Rentals

One of the biggest challenges as a poor college student living on your own for the first time, especially when you’re living on a tight budget, is finding affordable food to eat at your local grocery store. While eating fast food is a convenience, it’s also an expensive way to fill your stomach, not to mention…