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Money saving strategies come in many forms. Rebates, a marketing tool designed to draw you in, are one way you can save money when shopping. Used wisely, with an understanding of the risks, rebates can make acquiring new products more affordable.

How Rebates Work

The most common type of rebate allows you to buy a product and then to mail, or electronically complete, a form to receive reimbursement for a specified amount of money. Less often, merchants offer “instant” rebates. In this case,…

Landlord and tenant relationships, while not always easy, can work to your advantage. This is particularly true when your landlord rents and manages a small number of apartments.

Landlord Types

When looking for an apartment, you may encounter more than one type of landlord. Smaller buildings, or apartments in converted houses, may have a landlord managing the property on or off-site.

Other apartments that you explore may be located in high-rise buildings or complexes comprised of multiple buildings. Typically, this type of apartment…

Utilities are a key component of your household budget. To keep your finances under control, it’s important to set aside money for recurrent expenses, like utilities.

Understanding Utilities Costs

Depending on location, and the terms of your lease, you may be responsible for different utilities. These may include:

• water
• electricity
• gas
• cable
• Internet

For all utilities, your lease will outline what you must pay for. Before signing a lease, carefully read the utilities clauses because they will help you to figure out whether you’re getting a good deal.…

When you’re strapped for cash, it may be worth considering whether your apartment complex allows you to sublet parking spots. An unneeded parking spot may be the answer to your financial problems.

Is Subletting Parking Spots Allowed?

Apartment complexes vary in their policies for subletting your parking spot. To determine your options, first read your lease. The terms regarding the number of parking spots and your use of those spots should be outlined there.

Apartments with community handbooks may have additional information about…

The way to reduce your electricity bill is to reduce energy consumption in your apartment. You can cut down your next bill by at least 25% if you implement these 5 strategies to reduce your use of electricity. Here’s what you do:

1. Shut Off Your Lights

Many people know that you should shut off the lights when you’re not using them. However, they don’t actually do it all the time because it takes hard work to monitor and shut off all…