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You probably remember little Pearl from her winning performance in the Will Ferrell short "The Landlord." Well, the good news is Pearl's back on screen in "Good Cop, Baby Cop," kicking ass and taking names. The bad news? This is Pearl's farewell performance! According to the press release (thanks to PopCandy for posting this!), Pearl has issued the following statement: “My ventures as an Read more
It was bound to happen. "The Landlord," starring Will Ferrell and little Pearl, has been re-cut as a horror flick. Yikes! That little girl was always a little terrifying...no? Will Ferrel's LandLord - Recut as a Horror!! !@#$ Read more
CasaSugar Community member smtomek recently asked the CasaSugar Q&A group, "I'm moving in August, and the landlord doesn't allow painting or holes in walls. What can I do to decorate on a grad school budget?" As a renter myself, I've definitely encountered this dilemma! My first piece of advice is to ask your landlord if he'll allow you to paint, so long as you paint the apartment back to its Read more
Oprah once said that "when you invite people to your home, you invite them to yourself." That's because your humble abode is a reflection of who you are. However, it's really hard to decorate and reflect the true "you" if you're living in a rental. You can't make permanent changes or you'll end up losing your security deposit when you move out. Here are some decorating tips for your temporary Read more
Money clubs are a great and fun way to stay on top of your finances. With friends supporting you, you can conquer the world and money issues! LearnVest shares how you can start one. Thea, 31, a lawyer, lives in Brooklyn, NY. Although her friends are, in her own words, “bright, savvy, awesome women,” many felt lost financially — much like she did. “In fact, almost all of them knew someone Read more
When you left for college, did your parents, mentors, and even your college RA warn you against signing up for a credit card while at school? Since the invention of the debit card, it seems like a lot of young adults stay away from applying for a credit card to ward off unnecessary debt. However, as you grow older, you must build good credit so your landlords, car dealerships, and banks have a Read more
The best bargains you've never heard of — Real Simple Women may out-earn men in the next 25 years — The Jane Dough Is your landlord sizing you up for higher rent? — LearnVest Travel gadgets, sites, and services to save money, time, and hassle — Tecca What I refused to sacrifice as a woman in tech — HuffPost Women 6 ways to cut down on office drama — The Grindstone 5 hidden cash hot Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! The IRS audits only slightly more than 1% of all individual tax returns annually. The agency doesn't have enough personnel and resources to examine each and every tax return filed during a year. So the odds are pretty low that your return will be picked for review. And, of course, the only reason filers should worry about an Read more
Rental rates in several markets are on the rise, particularly in San Francisco. In fact, rents rose to about 10.4 percent in San Francisco and 12.2 percent in San Jose at the close of 2011, according to RealFacts, a firm that analyzes rental data. If you don't want to face a hefty increase come lease renewal time, here are a couple of options you can take. Rent control. Research the rent Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most people know the typical credit no-nos: Don't make a late payment. Don't allow an account to go into collections. Avoid tax liens, bankruptcies and foreclosures. And of course, paying off credit card debt should be one of your top financial priorities. (To find out your other top financial priorities, use this simple Read more
