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Living Large, Spending Small: Tricking Out Your First Apartment on a Budget

January 10, 2013 by

My Place I’m done with college and officially a member of the real world. I have a job and a new apartment.... Read Full Story

Tips on Sharing Expenses with a Roommate

June 4, 2012 by

My Place With our college days firmly behind us, many of my friends are moving from rowdy, shared houses to quiet apartments... Read Full Story

Why Saving for Your 401(k) Matters

February 7, 2012 by

My Money When I first got my own place, I felt overwhelmed by the mountain of monthly bills I was responsible for.... Read Full Story

5 Tips for Renegotiating a Chicago Apartment Lease

January 9, 2012 by

My Place When I first moved to Chicago, I saw my living situation as temporary. I’d planned on finding a less-expensive apartment... Read Full Story

Enjoy the Holidays Away from Home

December 20, 2011 by

My Place The holidays are supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year,” filled with family get-togethers and never-ending sugar... Read Full Story

5 Reasons Young People Need Life Insurance

December 13, 2011 by

My Money Most young people think that they don’t need life insurance. After all, mortality is far away from twenty- and thirty-somethings.... Read Full Story

Spruce Up Your Apartment on a Budget

December 1, 2011 by

My Place Since starting my first full-time job, all I want to do at the end of the day is relax on... Read Full Story

Welcome Back! The Art of Moving Back Home After College

November 16, 2011 by

My Place Standing in the ranks on graduation day, I felt like I was the only one shaking in my cap and... Read Full Story