I never quite realized how much my parents paid for everything until I moved out of their house.  Sure, at the time I was mad with them about not helping me understand the auto insurance quote I had, so I made a rash decision and decided it was time to leave home.

What I had failed to realize at that point was how much money they spent on things that I had no idea about.  Utilities, phone, Internet, rent, and groceries sure cost a lot more if it is you paying for them.  I did have a little annuity that supplemented my work income, but I was barely scraping by - and I needed to figure out a way to cut down my bills fast.

I went online at the time to compare insurance quotes to see if I could maybe save some money on my car insurance - even a little savings would make a big difference.

Lucky for me, I found a company that saved me a few dollars and gave me a breather.  I never quite realized how lucky I was living at home - but I guess, I will never be going back there again.  That is the price you pay for growing up.