Pearls of Wisdom

It takes 5 years to really get to know a person inside and outside.
Find out all the details before you shell out any cash.
Pick-up vibes on your potential roomates. You will do yourself a favor by knowing what you are getting yourself into.
Sometimes it pays to play "stupid". Sometimes it pays to play it smart. The playing works best when you can figure out which one to play at the right time.
Always ask if there are any discounts or specials available. It doesn't hurt to ask, and lots of times it helps the ol' pocketbook!
Want a really good use for all those plastic bags you get from the stores to carry home your purchases? Use them as packing material for sending packages. They provide ample cushioning for your shipments, and are light-weight enough not to add to the cost of shipping. (I used all my bags last Christmas.) For the larger bags you receive, save them to store clean sleeping bags, blankets, or pillows.
Of course, there are many more pearls in the sea, but, due to time constraints of this assignment, I'll have to call it quits for now.