Knowing the smartest ways to buy a car can make a world difference and help you save money down the line. Below you will find the best tips to help you get the best deals and reduce the amount of stress that involves purchasing a car. 1. Focus on the…

If you're planning to rent or are renting already, there are a few rental laws you should know so you can be prepared and have a positive rental experience. Most people don't know, but you have many rights you may not be aware of that govern your living space, your…

In March 2020, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted the Los Angeles County COVID-19 Tenant Protections Resolution, which prohibits rent increases, among many other things. As a result, landlords in Los Angeles are forbidden from raising the cost of more than 650,000 rent-stabilized units, which represents nearly three-quarters…

If you're looking to rent or move from your old apartment into a new apartment, then you know how expensive it is to rent nowadays. The average rent back in 2009 was about $1,132. But housing costs have skyrocketed in the past decade, bumping the average rent to almost $1,470…

There's a lot to think about and consider when renting, such as should you get a roommate? Do you need a co-signer? And so many more! If this is your first, second, or third rental experience, different things can make your rental experience easier, cost-effective, and less stressful. We gathered…

Did you know that about one in three US adults has medical debt? According to research from Stanford economist Neale Mahoney, Americans have at least $140 billion in outstanding medical debt. However, you CAN negotiate your medical bills!  If we can negotiate the price of our home, car, and salary,…

Moving can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. However, it can be even more exciting and less stressful if you plan well and ahead of time. That's why we are giving you the best tips to make moving apartments as seamless as possible, plus a few tips on…

Imagine that you've just graduated college and you've secured your first job. Your parents are passively encouraging you to move out of the home you've shared with them for the past 20 years. So now it's time to embark on your journey towards independence and go shopping for an apartment.…

Credit scores and credit reports are essential in qualifying for everything from credit cards to apartment rentals and auto lending. However, you may be shocked to find out that there's a difference between a credit score and a credit report. It all may sound very similar, but the truth is…

Credit cards offer consumers, like you and I, the flexibility and convenience to purchase products and services on credit. Swiping the card is easy and we don’t really think much of it until the statement closing dates loom near.  At the end of 2022, total credit card debt hit a record…