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Renting and managing living expenses

Get the most out of your living situation with these helpful insights.

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Step 1

Quiz: Renting fact or fiction

Before you sign your next lease, test your rental knowledge with this quick quiz.

Step 2

Renters credit: How does renting an apartment affect your credit score

Can renting an apartment really affect your credit?

A lot of responsibilities come with taking a new lease on an apartment. Here’s how it all affects your credit score.

Step 3

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The hidden costs of renting an apartment

As you look for your next place to live, be aware of all the potential expenses.

Step 4

5 tips for a long-distance apartment search

Seven tips for long-distance apartment hunting

Before you show up with the moving van, read these tips from someone who has firsthand experience in finding a home from far away.

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Seven tips for long-distance apartment hunting

Before you show up with the moving van, read these tips from someone who has firsthand experience in finding a home from far away.

Quiz: Renting fact or fiction

Before you sign your next lease, test your rental knowledge with this quick quiz.

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What emergency help is available for students during COVID-19?

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The hidden costs of renting an apartment

As you look for your next place to live, be aware of all the potential expenses.

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It’s science: The best times of day to do everything

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Quiz: What kind of roommate are you?

Find out if you’re easy to cohabitate with — and tips for improving your roommate relationships.

Can renting an apartment really affect your credit?

A lot of responsibilities come with taking a new lease on an apartment. Here’s how it all affects your credit score.

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Students with a Wells Fargo checking account have access to online money management tools, alert options, and payment features.

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Welcome to CollegeSTEPS®

Renting and managing living expenses

Get the most out of your living situation with these helpful insights.

A good place to start

Quiz: Renting fact or fiction

Can renting an apartment really affect your credit?

The hidden costs of renting an apartment

Seven tips for long-distance apartment hunting

Get College Ready Tracker

Next steps: Movin’ on up (and out)

Seven tips for long-distance apartment hunting

Quiz: Renting fact or fiction

What emergency help is available for students during COVID-19?

The hidden costs of renting an apartment

It’s science: The best times of day to do everything

Quiz: What kind of roommate are you?

Can renting an apartment really affect your credit?

Check your credit score now

Manage your money, better

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