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Craigslist Craigslist is a great place to look for apartments and roommates, as long as you are careful with your personal information. Always take someone with you to look at an apartment.
Insurance Information Institute Guide Renters insurance is recommended to protect your property. Find out more information here.
Know Your Rights When You Rent in Boston A concise guide to your legal rights throughout the rental process, covering everything from what to look for in an apartment and lease, to expectations about repairs and how to handle an eviction notice.
Massachusetts Housing and Property The Massachusetts website on housing is a source that may be useful if you are unsure of what type of living arrangement is best suited to you.
Massachusetts Housing Tenant Resources From the Massachusetts Housing Consumer Education Center, this site offers answers to a wide range of questions about all types of housing problems.
Roommates.com
Roomster Roommate matching service.
Tenant Rights, Laws and Protections: Massachusetts From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, a comprehensive guide to legal issues for Massachusetts renters.

5 Free Online Classes to Improve Your Financial Literacy Take 5 recommended courses from various universities to improve your financial literacy.
7 Most Important Personal Finance Tips for Recent College Graduates If you work hard to implement these tips into your financial plans in the next few years, your financial future should see smooth sailing.
10 Financial Commandments for Your 20s From Kiplinger.com, this article provides time-tested principles for establishing good personal financial management.
Calculate Your Moving Costs While every moving company has their own system for determining how much a specific move will cost, Relocation.com's Smart Calculators are a great starting point for those trying to get a handle on their moving situation, no matter where they may be moving to.
Clearpoint Credit Counseling Use this website to arrange for consumer or debt counseling, find loan counselors, order a credit report, create a spending plan, and more.
The College Graduate's Guide to Managing Money and Debt Congratulations college graduates! You are about to embark on a new adventure. But you will also face new challenges, such as repaying student loans and managing your money. Here are several tips to help you get started.
Credit Counseling & Debtor Education Information Find counseling and educational opportunities in several forms including over-the-phone, online, and in-person.
FAQ on Students and Credit Cards These questions and answers from Bankrate.com are geared toward college students who are new to credit cards.
Federal Trade Commission - Choosing a Credit Counselor The Federal Trade Commission has a ‘Facts for Consumers’ section of their website dedicated to informing you on how to choose a credit counseling organization.
Inflation Calculator The CPI inflation calculator uses the average Consumer Price Index for a given calendar year. This data represents changes in prices of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households. This index value has been calculated every year since 1913. For the current year, the latest monthly index value is used.
Money 101 From CNN, this site offers twenty-three lessons on setting priorities, making a budget, taxes, insurance, the basics of banking, savings, and investing, and other topics.
One-Stop Budget Guide: Budgeting 101 This extensive About.com site gives you 12 good reasons to budget, plus information on getting motivated, starting out, sticking to a budget, and using budgeting tools.
Student Aid on the Web Find information on loan repayment, exit counseling, debt, and more.

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