Fast rising rents can break a couple’s carefully planned budget. Learn six strategies that can help lower your rent and keep more money in your pocket!  Getting a Deal on Your Rent One of the biggest expenses for couples is housing, especially when it comes to renting in a high cost of living area. According to Realtor.com's Monthly Rental Report, on average the cost of rent was 10.1% higher in 2021 than in 2020.  Living in the Triangle area of North Carolina, we’re seeing rents rise fast. We’ve heard from multiple friends how quickly their rents have jumped.  There have been plenty of news stories about it. Rents in Durham 20.1% and here in Raleigh going up 22.1%. Since our theme this month is about saving you money, I’m glad to highlight my chat with Justin Pogue. He's an asset & property management professional and the author of Rental Secrets. Justin shared with me some strategies that can help you get a better deal on your rent and save some serious cash.  In this episode we get into: Six strategies to lower your rent Biggest mistakes he sees renters make  What to look to for when apartment hunting Are you ready? Let’s get started!  Resources to Boost Your Savings Rate Want to start boosting your savings rate? Here are some resources to check out: Best Budget and Money Apps: Personal Capital, Tiller, Mint 5 Days to $5K: It's my free weeklong course to show you how to find, save, and make extra money so you can dump debt and save more!  17 Money Saving Strategies We Used to Triple Our Savings Rate Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union. If you’re living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better, come check out Coastal today! We've been members for years and love their service and competitive rates on checking and savings accounts! Rollover Your 401(k) Easily with Capitalize We’re grateful for wonderful partners like Capitalize. Not only do they support the podcast, but they help make managing your money so much easier.  Did you know that it’s estimated that there are currently over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts? In fact, the average American changes jobs every 4 years.  And because of the Great Resignation, you or someone you know might be changing jobs even more  It’s an extreme case of out of sight and out of mind. Is your old 401(k) in there somewhere, left behind at a job you're no longer with? One huge benefit with an IRA is you get to choose how your money is invested, not your old employer.  If you want to consolidate your old 401(k) and have more options with how you invest, it may be time to roll them over into an IRA.   With Capitalize, they handle the process from start-to-finish – for FREE. They handle the process from start-to-finish, and yes that includes calling the 401(k) provider on your behalf.  Find out how and get started today! Support the Podcast!  If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, here are some ways to support it. Spread the word. If you have friends who could boost their savings, please share this episode with them on social media or just email the link!   Leave a review. Every review helps! Please share your honest feedback on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.  Visit our Couple Money Toolkit for more info on available apps, tools, and services to master your money together. Become a Patron.  Special Thanks!  The music today was provided by various artists over at Audiio.