Angela Colley , Author at Money Crashers

How to Get Your Security Deposit Back When Moving Out

Angela Colley — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:00:00 +0000

I have many friends who firmly believe that landlords do not give security deposits back at all, or that they will do just about anything to keep however much they can. While I’m sure that slumlords do exist in this world, as a former property manager, I can tell you that most good landlords want

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6 Unusual Places to Get Free Stuff & Coupons Online

Angela Colley — Fri, 31 May 2013 14:15:55 +0000

Coupons are great when it comes to saving a few pennies here and there, but it’s not always easy to clip them out of the paper or remember to print them before heading to the store. Thankfully, the Internet has changed the couponing game, making it easy to find nearby deals and discounts, and even

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What Is Layaway – Pros & Cons and Stores That Offer Layaway Plans

Angela Colley — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:20:43 +0000

The holiday season usually puts retailers in the black, but as the recession drags on, retailers have seen a slump in their holiday sales. With consumers buying fewer and less expensive gifts, creating homemade Christmas decorations, and downsizing their holiday parties, retailers find it difficult to achieve pre-recession sales numbers. To fight the slump, stores

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How to Find a Job Online Using Craigslist – 16 Step Process

Angela Colley — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:50:11 +0000

As a freelancer, I’m on the hunt for a new gig more than most people and I’ve found quite a few through Craigslist over the years. Craigslist has become a haven for people looking for occasional part-time work, but many full-timers have found new jobs through the site as well. In fact, a friend of

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How to Become a Section 8 Housing Landlord – Requirements, Pros & Cons

Angela Colley — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:00:58 +0000

Most landlords don’t think highly of the Section 8 housing program. Over the years, I’ve heard dozens of myths about it. Landlords see it as a hassle; they think the housing authority will breathe down their neck, or they believe they’ll get awful tenants. The truth of the matter is that the Section 8 program

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How to Screen Potential Tenants – Questions, Credit & Background Check

Angela Colley — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:45:30 +0000

With a good tenant, you can sleep easy at night as a landlord knowing the rent will get paid and the property will stay relatively undamaged. With a bad tenant, on the other hand, you’re left to wonder about the state of your investment while fielding calls from angry neighbors. The problem is that any

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Advantages & Disadvantages of All Inclusive Cruise Vacations

Angela Colley — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:00:18 +0000

There is nothing like a cruise. You can spend all day touring an island, laying on the beach, or swimming with stingrays. At night, you can eat four-star cuisine, take in a show, or dance with your spouse or partner. Growing up, my mother had a thing for cruise vacations, and I’ve taken quite a

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Online Apartment Guide – How to Find and Search for Apartments for Rent Online

Angela Colley — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:30:32 +0000

Finding the perfect apartment for rent can be a lengthy, time-consuming process. When I first started renting, I drove by every apartment complex in an area, requested a pamphlet, and repeated the entire process for other areas. Then I picked up the print version of Apartment Guide and a newspaper, headed home, and tried to

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Boat Insurance Policy Coverage – How Much Do You Need?

Angela Colley — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:00:38 +0000

My dad is an avid sailor. Notice I said “avid” and not “good.” In his many sailing adventures, he has – among other disasters – been stuck on a sandbar, mired in an oyster bed, and sprung a leak – having to quickly bail while the coast guard drove out to save him. Legally, when

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How to Evict a Tenant – Step-by-Step Guide & Tenant Eviction Process for Landlords

Angela Colley — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:00:36 +0000

Despite your best efforts to build a good relationship with your tenant, sometimes the relationship goes sour. Even if you’re a good landlord, you’ll probably have to go through the eviction process at least once in your career. Maybe a tenant didn’t pay the rent, maybe he’s disrupting the other tenants, or maybe she’s damaged

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How to Be a Good Landlord – 7 Tips, Advice & Responsibilities

Angela Colley — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:00:50 +0000

Starting a property management company is a tough business, plain and simple. Landlords deal with the problems of tenants who call to complain constantly, tenants who don’t pay their rent, and what can seem like endless, high dollar property repairs. Buying rental property and becoming a landlord comes with a lot of stress and responsibilities, and

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5 Ways to Get Real Free Samples of Food & Products By Mail Without Surveys

Angela Colley — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:00:59 +0000

When I was younger, a friend’s uncle used to write letters to companies in hopes of getting free swag. One time he told a gummy bear maker that a morphed gummy bear with two heads had frightened his daughter so badly she would no longer be able to enjoy candy. In response, the company sent

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