At what point do utility bills that are overdue shut off their?
When enough is enough. They usually put large warnings the bill before they shut it off, so if I were in this situation, I would immediately remit what I had even if it wasnt payment in full. You could always pay again. In a pinch Craigslist might have some gigs like focus groups, mock juries or medical tests (not all of them the dangerous kind) that pay the same day. You might be able to get paid with prepaid VISA and apply the entire balance to the bill. That could buy you time.