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How to Evict a Roommate in 2025
Roommates can be beneficial in helping pay expenses and assisting with household chores and duties. However, if your roommate's actions begin to cause you difficulty and you cannot resolve the issue through negotiations or compromise, you may need to know how to evict a roommate. Although evictin...

Your Roommate and Observing the Holiday Season
Back when I had a roommate, how I should observe the holiday season was a big question mark. Prior to my home sharing, I either went to my mother’s house or my romantic partner invited friends over for the big day. But my first year with my flat-mate, I wasn’t too sure how I would ap...

How to Deal When Your Roommate is Late Paying Bills
How should you deal when your roommate is late paying bills? Should you scream, throw a temper tantrum, or walk around silently resenting the person who hasn’t paid their bill? Nope, none of those are going to help the situation.
Ask for the MoneyWhat you do need to...

10 Surprising Celebrities Who Used to be Roommates
Ah, celebrities. They often seem so different from us, living in luxurious mansions and leading glamorous lives. But believe it or not, many of them were once just like us – struggling to make ends meet and sharing cramped apartments.
Before they became household names, some of Hollywood's...

Navigating the Rules: How Many Roommates is Too Many?
Sharing an apartment can be a great way to save money and meet new people. However, there are regulations in place to ensure safe and comfortable living conditions. Knowing the limits can help you avoid legal issues and maintain a harmonious living environment.
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Getting to Know Your New Roomie: Icebreakers and Tips
Roommate living can be a great way to save money, make new friendships, and even open doors for those moving to a new city/state. But let's face it, it can be a bit intimidating as well. Sharing a space, commingling lifestyles and work schedules can be a juggle at times, especially when you don't...

Shared Living for Seniors: A Path to Companionship and Independence
As we age, the desire for companionship and independence often becomes paramount. For seniors, traditional retirement communities or nursing homes may not always align with their aspirations. Shared living, a concept that involves seniors sharing a home with others, offers a promisin...

Living with Roommates - Split the Grocery Bill and Save Money
Living with roommates can be a rewarding experience, fostering friendships and shared memories. However, it also presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to managing shared expenses like groceries. The way you handle grocery bills can significantly impact your living situation, so i...