how do i get help paying my utilities for one month only?
965517
If you are part of a church, go to your minister and explain your situation. Churches often have money budgeted to help people with things like utilities if they are in need. If you are not part of a church, you can still go to a church to ask for help. They are not going to turn you away just because you are not a member, and if they don't have money budgeted for such things, I am sure that the pastor of that church will know where to send you for help. I don't know if you are a Christian or not, but I know that churches are in the business of helping people who need it, so please don't feel embarrased or out-of-place by going there for help. I hope you get the help that you need. :)
271025
http://www.liheap.ncat.org\n\nThey provide help with paying high utility bills for low income families. Just type in your state in the search bar on the left.\n\nThe local Dept. of Human Services. Maybe they can help with getting food stamps or some other assistance. \nAlso, there's some charities that might help, Catholic Charities, United Way, and The Red Cross. In my town, the local Baptist Association helps people out with money or clothes. If I think of more I'll add them later.
845228
Just call the utility directly.  They can give you information on average bills, etc.  People do it all the time when trying to decide whether or not to live in a particular place.
895258
I'd just give him the rent if you feel he's ripping you off.  How are you going to know that your electric bill is 20.00 or 200.00?
1168168
Pay your bills on time
76815
There should be a customer service ph# on your monthly bill, I"d start there.
581733
Try another apt community, this should not stop you from housing. sometimes having at least the full amount of 1 month rent and deposit available you should not have problems
589821
You can furnish your own place or have them furnish it in it most countries.  You can have pets as well.  I believe you still have to pay the utility bill.
259095
When I had my rentals I charged based upon the area, the amount of utilities included plus a few extra dollars that could accumulate incase there was any major fixing up to do. Look in your local paper and base it upon some of the rentals that seem similar to the type you are renting out. Also try contacting a realtor to give you an estimate on the monthly payment to charge.
737998
Yeah, you have a lot of credit available to you.  If you were to max em all in one month you might find it hard to make all the payments.
397684
tell him your worried about the utilities being turned off and you dont wanna pay late fees and\n you can't float his half cause you are strapped for cash as well. \nmention that you know he needs money for cabo but he needs to take care of his responsibilites as well. or give him the option that if he is so strapped for money is there anything he can give you that he wants to sell and put it on craigslist.com and sell it for him and take the money for the bills. \nact like you'll work with him but by no means can he leave you strapped and sweatin' the bills while he's kickin' it in cabo. thats so selfish.!!! \n better yet let him read these answers to your question! maybe he'll then  pull his head outta his a$$. you must be firm cause he'll just walk all over you from here on out. \nif you cant talk to him write him a note and give him a couple of options as how to pay, with no option of NOT giving you the money. \nif the shoe was on the other foot he'd have no problem asking you for the money i'm sure. \ngood luck! \n**if he doesn't pay you,  I hope it rains the whole time he's in cabo or he gets montezuma's revenge, \nkarma is a bitch!!!!***
677564
It will be very difficult to get a plumber to finance $30,000.   You should request repairs on one unit at a time.  But make sure to tell the plumber your plans of eventually replacing all of the pipes because he can pull out at any time. You've seen those signs that say "We reserve the right to refuse service."  Well ......Don't try to be tricky.  You will still be billed.  And you may be over-charged! AND you will be EXPECTED TO PAY IN FULL.  AND THEY CAN REPORT TO CREDIT BURREAUS.  \n\n\nAlso, try a government grant.
546953
You can contact your public assistance office, The good will, the salvation army, or catholic services may help. Been down the same road you are now. Good luck! Also if you call the power company, most times they will be willing to set up payment arrangements.
260106
Not paying your bills
252029
Try your local churches.  My neighbor is getting help now for his heating bill from our local church.  He is not a member but they are willing to help him....Good Luck!
1162167
If you have just enough money to pay for the bare minimum of bills, then take a look at what you pay and consider wheather or not what you are paying for is "bare minimum".\nDo you have cable TV?\nDo you have a pet?\nDo you participate in an expensive hobby?\nthese are examples of things you don't need to have, and you need to deciede which you prefer, fun this weekend, or a larger savings account.\n\nNow line up all of your "essential" bills and see if there is a way you can cut costs.  All of these may be costing you more than they should. \nElectric\n  -when a light bulb burns out, replace it with a lower watt bulb.\n  -set your a/c 5 deg. warmer in the summer/and 5 deg cooler  \n   in the winter.\nWater \n  -when you take a bath/shower how many gallons do you use?\n  -how often do you wash your vehicle?\nGas\n  -Try to combine trips so you can travle fewer miles per month.\n  -Accelerate slowly and brake slowly the less work your engine \n  does the less fuel you will use. \nFood \n  -when you eat do you cook or go to a restaurant? \n  -when you shop do you buy the name brand, or the "off brand"?\n   ..and do you buy prepackaged or whole foods?  \n   Tip: in most cases the greater the quantity you buy the\n   cheaper it is per unit. (use this on things that you can store for \n   long periods of time i.e. rice, dry goods, canned food ect...) \nRent/mortgage  \non the cost of rent, if you own your own home you may consider refinanceing before the rates start going back up again.\nif you rent maybe you could move to a smaller place.\n\nif you have a car payment, do you need to be paying on that praticular car?  Could you not take a slightly lesser car for the next few years while you build yourself a little nesteg?  Also if you own your car out right, you can legally cut back your insurance to just "liability coverage" ( much cheaper than full coverage).\n\nSo far we have covered ways to save money.  But there is also the opption to try to increase your income.  Some ways of doing this would be: working some over time, taking a second job, asking for a raise, or finding a new job all together.  They are all worth a look.  \n  Of course I don;t know your exact situation so it can be hard to give real good direction.  These are some of the things I do to help me and my wife get along together with our two low paying jobs.  And while we do not live extravigantly now, I do plan on being rich one day.  This year I was able to put away about 75% of all my earnings.  And next year I am going to look in to putting that money into buying a second house as a rental property. It seams hard at first but as you start to put money away you will find it becomes easier and worth while.  I hope that you can at least use some of this.  And good luck with your financial situation.
922391
It depends on what the apartment heats with, if you need cable, and a phone, and if the landlord pays the water and sewage.  Take your time looking. I would suggest that you find an apartment where the water is paid. Also, cable really is not a necessity. Make that one of your last priorities. And a phone, use either a cell phone, or a home phone not both. I would suggest a basic home phone. Meaning, no caller ID, and no call waiting. When it comes to a place where you heat with gas, keep your thermostat at on temp. and leave it there. If you keep your thermostat set at 64-65 all winter you will save yourself a lot of money. Invest in some thick socks to run around the house in and a couple of thick blankets to sleep with. You won't freeze and you will adjust to that temperature and become comfortable with it.  As far as electric goes, be careful with it.Just use common sense by not leaving any lights on that you don't need. Remember, not only do you have to worry about your utilities, you are going to have a grocery bill, cleaning/laundry supplies, necessities such as toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo, soap. You are doing good now by looking for ways to create a budget by asking for advice.  There are alos efficiency apatments where all utilities are paid. Ofcoarse you won't find one with a washer/dryer hook-up. Another thing to keep in mind is that if you find an apartrment that does not have a washer/dryer hook-up, the laundry mat can rack up a nice bill for you real quick. Good luck!