We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! Getting a roommate is a great way to share costs and lower rent. But living with someone is not always easy, as these roommate horror stories illustrate. One way you can limit problems is by creating a roommate agreement. This is a formal document that spells out living arrangements and responsibilities. It may sound odd to create Read more

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I'd like to consider myself a smart woman who knows right from wrong, so I don't know if it's normal for myself to be worrying about this AS much as I am, or is it just my emotional state? My boyfriend broke up with me a week ago. I was pretty sad about it and still am, but have been doing Read more

If you've ever had roommates, chances are you've dealt with some sticky situations. I've had all sorts of roomie experiences over the last eight years, from great to not so great, but I'm currently on the cusp of moving into a place all my own for the very first time. While I've always been a believer in the benefits of roommates — splitting costs, safety, etc. — I must admit the Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Whether you're moving out of the dorms for the first time or you've been living sans-resident-adviser for a while now, you might consider getting one or more roommates to help cut costs. But sharing a living space can be a minefield of monetary problems. Sidestep any big blowups by discussing how you’ll address potential Read more

I've lived in a number of roommate situations, and each one had its own share of rent-splitting rules. Whether it's paying more for the only room with a walk-in closet or getting a discount because the room was the size of one, there are many factors when deciding who pays what share of the rent, but most of the time, we would just agree on a figure and call it a day. After finding that most Read more

Here's another trend to add onto our list of baffling effects of the recession: more single women over fifty are moving in with roomies they find through their version of Craigslist, according to SmartMoney. They are turning to agents who work for home-sharing companies that specialize in matching these golden girls up. One reason for this shift is financial necessity, and another is pure Read more

I recently overheard a debate between my friend and her boyfriend who just moved in with her about his suggestion to put up his life-sized Michael Jordan poster in their newly decorated bedroom. Something along the lines of "absolutely not" was her response. I was reminded of that infamous scene in When Harry Met Sally with the wagon-wheel coffee table, and it got me thinking of housemate Read more

When life partners you with a bad roommate, they make a great story. Last week I asked for the worst of your worst roommate stories. From lacking boundaries and rudimentary etiquette to having devious agendas and homicidal tendencies, you were full of worst-case scenarios. Here are 10 of the best/worst. "They broke a Pyrex baking dish of mine (not a big deal) and didn't bother to tell me. I Read more