One of the benefits of shared housing is that it can save you money. The general rule of thumb for a reasonable amount to spend on housing is now 30% of gross income. It used to be 27%. The three …
Splitwise Rent Calculator for Housemates
"I divide, you choose." My mother taught me this basic rule for splitting stuff, usually some yummy cake or ice cream. Inherently fair, the divider makes sure both pieces are equal, while the …
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How to Deal When Your Housemate is Late Paying Bills
How should you deal when your housemate 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 …
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Cooperative Living — Two Couples and Three Children
Karen and Tom live with his fifteen year old daughter and their two-year old child in a large house in the Boston area. They share this house with Dan, Selma and their four-year-old …
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