Naked Apartments: Giving Renters the Power to Find the Perfect NYC Apartments

Every time I have to search for an apartment I get this huge rush that washes over me as if I was 5 years old all over again and got into a brand new bag of Oreo’s. But just like that sugar high, apartment searching is fun for about 15 minutes and then you want to throw your laptop out the window with every Craigslist posting that swears you can live on the UES for $500 a month. Read more

Furnish Your Apartment for Less Than Your Rent

After moving to NYC, I wrongly assumed that finding a space to live was the hard part. Playing the part of the interior designer would be all fun and games. In my haze of naivety, I imagined my apartment mimicking a Crate and Barrel ad after a few days work. Read more

8 Money Saving Tips for Grocery Shopping in NYC

So you’ve moved into your new apartment, shelled out a few bucks for some Ikea staples, and realized that your place doesn’t come with a stocked fridge. Its time to head out into the nippy weather and hit up the local neighborhood grocery store.  Read more

Important Lease Vocabulary that all New Yorkers Should Know

Unless you studied real estate in college, signing a lease can be extremely overwhelming. There are so many new phrases and terms being thrown at you that you begin to wonder if your broker is even speaking English. However, it’s vitally important that you understand everything on your lease because once you sign that paper you’re legally bound to what it says. Read more

Jeanette Pavini Dishes on Where to Save and Where to Splurge During the Holidays

Your credit card balance is increasing and your receipts are piling up because of the holidays. It’s the time of the year everyone expects to drop hundreds of dollars. Read more

DIY: Shampoo, Body Wash & Laundry Detergent

So you’ve tightened up your budget as much as possible.  You use your club card at the grocery store, buy your morning joe at the local bodega instead of Starbucks, and take advantage of the myriad of free events around the city on a regular basis.  But sometimes routine necessities, like toiletries, can easily add up during a trip to the drugstore. Read more

10 Cheapest Turkeys in the City

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and it’s about time you start thinking about the main attraction: the turkey. You can have all the sweet potatoes and cranberry sauce you want, but it’s not Thanksgiving without that delicious centerpiece. Read more

Turkey Day Treats and Sweets

Thanksgiving is a day for football, family, friends and most importantly: food. So whether you’re hosting the big dinner at your humble abode or heading to the in-laws, you need to come up with something delicious. Here are some recipes to accompany your turkey or satisfy your sweet tooth after your hefty meal — and they’re all under $5. Read more

Double Duty: Cook, Clean and Beautify for the Price of a Bottle of Oil

Olive Oil: It’s great on your pasta, perfect for your salad — and does wonders cleaning off your makeup? Apparently the do-it-all kitchen staple isn’t just great for cooking and embellishing your dinner. In fact, there are a surprising number of ways that olive oil can be used for all sorts of household tasks. Read more

Still Miffed About How to Eat Healthy on a Budget? “Healthy Chick”, Rachel Chemerynski, Doles Out Advice

Rachel Chemerynski is a self-proclaimed “Healthy Chick.” Fresh out of college, she loves eating healthy while still enjoying the foods she’s grown to love and strongly believes that not only can others eat healthy, but they can do it without fearing food and still save a buck or two. Read more

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