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Renting an Apartment vs. Buying an Apartment

Metro Cheapo — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:16:52 +0000

Renting an apartment, as opposed to buying an apartment, has been the preferred option for most people since the recession hit. But it may be time now to reassess your options. Is renting an apartment still better or cheaper than buying an apartment?

Even before the 2008 real estate meltdown, many of us who were renting [...]

Save Money on All Car Insurance

Metro Cheapo — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:38:57 +0000

All car insurance may seem overpriced, but you’ll be able to fetch a cheap deal if you take some time to be a smart shopper. You’ve watched the commercials and you’ve listened to the promises. Now get an unbiased view of all car insurance companies — and some of the genuine ways to save money.

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Freebie Friday: 2010 Consumer Action Handbook

Metro Cheapo — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:02:17 +0000

One of my admittedly geeky hobbies is searching online for useful free PDF documents that I can read offline. Some people don’t like to read books or other literature on their computers, but I do. Imagine how it thrilled me to find a just-released 172-page consumer guide, published by the United States federal government. Uncle [...]

Renters, Don’t Skip the Insurance!

Metro Cheapo — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:50:11 +0000

As someone who once scoffed at renters insurance, I am proud to announce that I’ve seen the light!

When Kat and I moved recently, we were surprised to see a stipulation in our lease requiring us to carry renters insurance. The landlord explained that it was for our own protection and assured us that a renters [...]