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Utilities

Utilities are Very important.  Your Electric, water, sewer, and trash utilities were included if you rented an apartment or house or if you are living at home.  If you purchased a house, then you will need to plan to pay for these utilities.

Cell Phone, Cable TV, and Internet Service and also considered utilities.

Can you live without your cell phone?  Most of us think not, but it is optional.   What is not optional is staying on your parent’s plan.

Please make your selections and record them on both your expenditure worksheet.

 ELECTRIC  $100/month

WATER/SEWER/TRASH   $60/month

CABLE   $75/month

HOME INTERNET   $60/month

CELL & SERVICE (Unlimited w/Hotspot)  $200/month

CELL & SERVICE (Limited Data)  $100/month

 

 

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