DO Y'ALL THINK MY BILLS WILL BE GOING UP IN THE WINTER?

[Adie B]

Utilities have been steadily increasing each year; it would be a safe bet to assume that trend will continue. If you have never done so, I highly recommend creating a budget. It will help you figure out exactly where you need to put your money each month, and help you see where you might be able to "trim" a bit.

As far as finding a roommate, I have one suggestion: College. Locate the college closest to you. Pretty much every college I've ever seen has a bulletin board; if you post a notice there, you're very likely to be contacted by a college student in need of somewhere to stay for the school year, especially if you post right away (since colleges are just starting the year now!) Good luck, and I hope you find someone to help you out!