Why a Tiny House Might Not Be As Affordable As You...
Photo: Lowphoto (Shutterstock)Tiny houses—typically defined as any primary dwelling under 500 square feet in size (the average tiny house is about 225 square feet)—have been a thing for a while now. There are even entire TV reality shows dedicated to folks searching for, building, and buying tiny houses. The concept is often sold on two…
How to Avoid Paying the ‘Single Tax’
Photo: NDAB Creativity (Shutterstock)Whether you love the single life or can’t wait to be coupled up, one thing is sure: It’s expensive to be single. We’ve previously covered personal finance tips to take advantage of while you’re single, but the costs of being alone are rarely a result of personal failure. Instead, our economy privileges partnership—specifically…
These Are the Cheapest American Cities to Buy a Home in...
Syracuse, New YorkPhoto: Wangkun Jia (Shutterstock)It can be hard to keep up with the ever-changing housing market. With so many factors at play—like the pandemic, rising interest rates, and housing in short supply—the process of buying and selling homes has gotten more complicated. And, in many situations, it has become more expensive.But that’s not the…
How to Legally Ensure You Get Your Security Deposit Back
Photo: Vitpho (Shutterstock)Security deposits are one of the many annoying things about renting a home or apartment. You have to fork over a lot of extra money upfront before you can move in—on top of the initial month’s rent, plus the last month’s rent they may demand—with the idea it will be used for major…
