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Learn how to make your next move the easiest one yet. Read our tips for an easy move, managing your moving costs, and more.

Tips from entrepreneurs for your first apartment

March 2, 2021

We spoke to YC founders and entrepreneurs to get their take on what they wish they knew when looking for or moving to their first apartment.

Where have all the rentals gone?

December 23, 2020

Drive past an apartment complex in your area and you will likely see a “For Lease” sign. At first glance, you’d be led to believe you could find a rental almost anywhere, with no competition to get in the door. However, census data paints a different picture, with vacancy rates at an all-time low.

Financial literacy in the United States of America

November 10, 2020

Too many Americans learn about money the hard way. We make an expensive mistake. Weeks later, we discover that we had better options. We try to remember the lesson we learned to do better next time. Only next time may be too late. Our largest transactions only happen every once in a while, like borrowing a mortgage or buying a car. When we miss the opportunity to win in these moments, we may not get a second chance [...]

Should I refinance my mortgage?

November 10, 2020

The number of people refinancing mortgages skyrocketed this year. The increase began even before concerns around COVID-19. Various financial news outlets attribute the growth to plummeting interest rates. In March, Quicken Loans posted the highest production days in the history of the company and Better.com reported a 200% increase in loan applications [...]

3 tips for couples to better manage finances during the coronavirus pandemic

November 10, 2020

You stay up at night worrying about money. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID19), you barely sleep. The news about the economy makes you uneasy about your job security, your household budget, and your relationship. If this resonates with you, then you might try taking control of your situation by working together with your partner as [...]

Side hustle jobs from home

November 10, 2020

More side hustle jobs exist today than ever before. Thanks to the Internet, many parts of many types of work can now happen online. If you have extra time and you want to earn extra cash, then check out these 10 side hustles that you can work from home [...]

“My last security deposit took so long to be returned. I had to pay for all my moving costs with an expensive credit card.”

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Jessica R.

Miami, Florida

The Safely Finance Blog

Tips from entrepreneurs for your first apartment

Where have all the rentals gone?

Financial literacy in the United States of America

Should I refinance my mortgage?

3 tips for couples to better manage finances during the coronavirus pandemic

Side hustle jobs from home

“My last security deposit took so long to be returned. I had to pay for all my moving costs with an expensive credit card.”

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