Abigail Thorpe Abigail is a freelance writer and real estate agent. Highlights: * Editorial intern for Real Simple * Freelance writer specializing in finance, business, food, and health * Realtor with Keller Williams About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.