An important but often-overlooked factor to consider — whether you’re planning to buy a house or rent an apartment — is how much money you’re going to spend each month on utilities. From a budgeting ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

An important but often-overlooked factor to consider -- whether you're planning to buy a house or rent an apartment -- is how much money you're going to spend each month on utilities. From a budgeting ...

Lately, utility costs have been relatively stable, compared to the last several years when inflation was running amok. According to the most recent numbers from the Consumer Price Index, energy costs ...