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Category: Household

The Battle for Our Security Deposit, Part I

I believe there are people in this world who live to take advantage of others in any way they can, and unfortunately for us, our former landlord fits the bill. She has decided that any resemblance of decency, goodwill, responsibility and even care for the law is simply too much to ask when it comes … Continue reading The Battle for Our Security Deposit, Part I →

Peter Household 9 Comments February 27, 2012 2 Minutes

Comcast Escape Attempt and CenturyLink FAIL: A Customer Service Story

Fed up with Comcast, I set out to switch to CenturyLink, a new provider of TV in my area. The experience was less than perfect, and I'm left wondering if Cable TV providers just don't give a damn anymore.

Peter Household 15 Comments August 16, 2011 7 Minutes

The Premium of Living Remotely

I was driving through the mountains of Northern Georgia on our most recent July 4th vacation and realized how many things I take for granted.

Peter Household 2 Comments July 7, 2011 1 Minute

9 Appliance Repair Tips for Renters

A few weeks ago, the refrigerator in our apartment went out, leaving us without a way to keep food fresh. This is the story of how we dealt with it.

Peter Household, Tips 1 Comment June 16, 2011 3 Minutes

The Benefits of Renting: A Surprisingly Long List

While I very much want to buy a house, I completely acknowledge that renting comes with a lot of under-talked-about benefits. Here are some of them.

Peter Buying a Home, Household 24 Comments May 16, 2011 3 Minutes

Taxes, PMI, Insurance, and More: Huge Wildcards When Buying a Home

It used to be that a mortgage accounted for 70, 80, maybe 90% of what you were paying out every month. No longer the case, it seems.

Peter Budgeting, Buying a Home, Household 10 Comments March 31, 2011 2 Minutes

How Much Do I Need to Buy a House?

Yesterday’s post looked at how to save money for a house, but didn’t touch on what your actual target should be. Today, I’m going to cover the back end of things--how much money you’ll need to buy a house.

Peter Buying a Home, Household 13 Comments March 30, 2011 2 Minutes

How to Save Money for a House

With the recession putting a damper on the housing market, a lot of people are wondering how to save money for a house so they can get in the game while prices and rates are good.

Peter Buying a Home, Household, Savings 21 Comments March 29, 2011 2 Minutes

Video Review: Suze Orman Speaks at Google

Suze Orman recently spoke at Google about an action plan for employees, investing, saving, buying a home, credit scores, and her 10 "truths" of personal finance. Here are the highlights.

Peter Financial Literacy, Household, Investing 11 Comments December 9, 2010 5 Minutes

3 Ways to Tame a Yo-Yo Power Bill

Some of us can experience crazy swings in our power bills from month to month due to weather or other factors. Here are three strategies that will help you cope with a power bill that looks more like the stock market chart.

Peter Budgeting, Household, Spending, Tips 8 Comments October 28, 2010 3 Minutes

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