How much did you guys save up....

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

when you moved out?

Long story short. Moved out, got canned in 08 after 2 years on my own, moved back home, went to hosp, big debt, got a job after a lonnngggg wait and have been employeed for 1.5 years.. I've been saving and feel like I have a good foundation again to gtf outa here.

So, what did yall save up before ridin' out?

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[CHEMMINS 10+ year member]

Nothing.....had a job, and a couple friends (with jobs), we rented a pad and built up from there.

 

[cyn 10+ year member]

when you moved out?
Long story short. Moved out, got canned in 08 after 2 years on my own, moved back home, went to hosp, big debt, got a job after a lonnngggg wait and have been employeed for 1.5 years.. I've been saving and feel like I have a good foundation again to gtf outa here.

So, what did yall save up before ridin' out?

Good rule of thumb on this is, First months rent, deposit, and 6 months rent in savings, then double the 6 months worth of rent for expenses. If anything happens you have a bout 8 months worth of money to keep your head out of water and time to find another job. or whatever

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

I moved out at 16. I had a good job and just felt it was time. Worked out fine for me, but not for everyone I'm sure. I didn't really save up to move out, I have always been pretty good with finances so I had a few bucks in the bank.

 

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Good rule of thumb on this is, First months rent, deposit, and 6 months rent in savings, then double the 6 months worth of rent for expenses. If anything happens you have a bout 8 months worth of money to keep your head out of water and time to find another job. or whatever

This is a great advice. Don't base your ability to pay any bills on money you "think" you will be getting. Things tend to happen and cause issues if that is how you base things.

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

I blame hookers and strippers

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

boats and hoes?

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

boats and hoes?

I had that exact problem in my late teens and early 20's lol

 

[wickedwitt 10+ year member]

$ figure does you no good. Try to have 3-6 months living expenses for your area/living habits.

 

[-BenBen- 10+ year member]

i bought some things for my h ouse like a living room set and the main stuff i needed. then i had to save up 2600 for m deposit. so i just tried to prepare, and got some help from my mom and made it happen

 

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

The answer is: STOP leeching and GTFO out of your parents' house bro. NOW.

I'd be out of here already if you woulda just said yes. You can't play with a mans emotions like that spidey.

 

[tprj82 10+ year member]

so living paycheck to paycheck isnt smart?

 

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

so living paycheck to paycheck isnt smart?

It's ok, just as long as your of a colored nature.

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

i bought some things for my h ouse like a living room set and the main stuff i needed. then i had to save up 2600 for m deposit. so i just tried to prepare, and got some help from my mom and made it happen

jesus christ, did you get a 4k square foot condo in middletown?

 

[tprj82 10+ year member]

It's ok, just as long as your of a colored nature.

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