April 2026
Archive (4)
Insurance & Adulting
Renters insurance quotes for a 480-square-foot studio
April 30, 2026
Three quotes, one landlord requirement and a lot of fine print. What I covered, the $500 deductible I picked a…
Paying Off Debt
Why my loan payments drop to $550 when I move out
April 21, 2026
Paying rent means I can't keep sending $800 a month. How I picked the new number and what it does to my payoff…
First Apartment
I signed a lease: a $1,295 studio in Evanston
April 11, 2026
Heat and water included, a third-floor window over a courtyard and a June 1 start. What I signed, what I paid …
Credit & Banking
Getting my credit ready for an apartment application
April 2, 2026
Landlords check credit, income and history. What my 752 score and my reports looked like before I applied, and…