Esusu Esusu can help you build your credit score, verify rental history, and access rapid rent relief

When your building signs up for Esusu you can:
• Raise your credit score by just paying the rent you’re already paying
• Monitor your credit score and learn how credit impacts your financial health
• Apply for Esusu Rent Relief loans in times of financial need to avoid eviction

22.7 million renter households are now cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing.That's...
06/10/2026

22.7 million renter households are now cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

That's nearly 1 in 2 renters.

Rent is often the largest expense in a household budget, which is why rising housing costs don't just affect where people live. They affect what people can save, spend, and invest in next.

If housing is taking up a larger share of your paycheck than you'd like, a few small moves can help:
• Review recurring subscriptions and monthly expenses every few months
• Build a dedicated emergency fund, even if it's just a few dollars at a time
• Check if your property offers resident benefits, financial tools, or rent reporting programs
• Look for local assistance programs before you're in a financial emergency

Being cost-burdened doesn't mean you're bad with money. For millions of renters, it's simply the reality of today's housing market.

Source: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, America's Rental Housing 2026.

06/05/2026

Are you rent maxxing?



Esusu only reports on-time rent payments and does not report missed or late rent payments to the credit bureaus. Using Esusu rent reporting services does not guarantee an increase in credit scores or approval for any credit product, as scores are determined by credit agencies using multiple factors including payment history on other accounts, credit utilization rates, and other variables. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.

Based on active renters, enrollment through Q4 2025. Esusu reports only on-time payments. Results not guaranteed and individual outcomes vary. See esusurent.com/year-in-review/2025 for full methodology and disclosures

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06/02/2026

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06/01/2026

Payday is the best day.

05/29/2026

Negotiating your rent isn't awkward. It's smart.

According to a new Zillow analysis, nearly 40% of rental listings are offering concessions like free rent, waived fees, or reduced deposits as property managers compete for renters. In other words: renters have more leverage than they think.

Before you sign a new lease or renewal, consider asking about:

- Rent reductions
- Waived fees
- Free parking parking or amenities
- Flexible lease terms
- Reduced Terms deposits

The worst they can say is no.

Best case you could save hundreds (or even thousands) over the course of your lease.

Want a step-by-step guide on how to negotiate your rent or renewal? Check out our latest blog linked in our bio.

05/26/2026

Bad credit is expensive! If you think your credit score doesn't matter until you want to buy a house, you wrong. You're missing out on deals, cheaper rates, approvals and more. Don't wait to start focusing on your credit score.

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05/22/2026

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05/19/2026

“Lazy people stay broke” sounds harsh until you realize how expensive convenience, avoidance, and procrastination actually are.

Not reading the fine print.
Not comparing prices.
Not trying to negotiate a lease.
Missing return windows.
Ignoring subscriptions.
Accepting every price increase.
Paying late fees because “I forgot.”

Companies make billions off people not paying attention.
Being financially smart isn’t always about making more money. Sometimes it’s just about being willing to do the extra 10 minutes of research.

Lazy costs money too. Do you agree?

Let's get rich-ual. Because your future self doesn’t need another impulse purchase.Try the 24-hour rule:💸 Add it to your...
05/18/2026

Let's get rich-ual. Because your future self doesn’t need another impulse purchase.

Try the 24-hour rule:
💸 Add it to your cart
💸 Walk away
💸If you still want it tomorrow, buy it
💸 If not, you just saved money

Small money habits are more realistic to keep up with than extreme budgeting. Building financial wellness isn’t always about cutting everything out. Sometimes it’s just creating space between the impulse and the purchase.

What’s the last thing you almost bought but didn’t?

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