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  • Frugal vs Realistic vs Simple living

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    Izzie
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    Which is best, frugal living, realistic living, simple living, or some combination of all three? I’m not sure. They all have pros and cons and while I tend towards frugal over the other two, it can come with some real downsides. Here’s how i would define the three categories. Some examples: I’m not sure which…

  • Utilities

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    Izzie
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    When you live at home or on campus during college, oftentimes you’ll never see a utility bill until you move into your first apartment. It can be quite a shock, suddenly having someone demand $50, $150, or even $600 a month for something that seemed so commonplace and necessary. It was a shock for me…