Your typical American consumer knows that having a good credit score can be the doorway to loans with excellent interest rates when they buy a new car or a new home. The problem, according to a new survey from TransUnion, is that many renters make the false assumption that their ... Read more...
Six Must-Dos As A Responsible Renter
This guest post comes to you courtesy of Tali Wee of Zillow - enjoy! Renting an apartment or single-family home requires renters to make short-term commitments. Just as landlords are responsible for maintaining their rental properties, tenants are obligated to fulfill the ... Read more...
When a Good Life Decision is a Bad Financial Decision
I live alone. Well, except for my cat. But basically, I live alone. I have lived alone for the past 5 years, and in that time I've come to believe that living alone is a very, very important life experience. There's something indescribably gratifying about knowing that I can ... Read more...
Sometimes I REALLY Love Renting
It's my opinion that one of the biggest financial divides between my generation and my parents' generation our respective opinions on the value of homeownership. To my parents, the question of renting versus buying is a no-brainer. Buying a home is the obvious choice. While ... Read more...