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Midlothian InsuranceHow do I do to get out and support me?

So, I'm 18 going on 19 December, and I'm going full-time community college in Virginia Midlothian. I would find a full time job and go ahead and leave my parents. (My only work experience is in customer service / retail.)

I'd like to rent a small apartment or studio or 1 bedroom, no roommate.
and worse than standard bills such as rent, cell phone, car insurance (liability only) utility, cable, internet, gas tenant insurance, school supplies etc. My parents said they would still help them to cover my health care and education if it does not work my next job. And of course, entertainment standard (see a movie, go to theme park) kind of thing.

How do you think I should do one year to support me and have a little more left?

Start with caution, because you do not know the final bill for all these things and nobody can tell you, whatever. View listings of apartments and start with the cost of rent - the rent, food, utilities needed are the basics. You can ask around, or call, and get numbers for items you deem necessary. Be aware that your pay will be substantially reduced by taxes and withholding, unexpected expenses can come at any moment and a clear idea of your personal priorities is your best guide.

Today, things being what they are, I would do the job, save $ $ $
before leaving on my own. This may be your best guarantee of success for independence.

You would need to earn at least $ 900 in 1000 and to do so. Everything is very expensive. I am very happy to go to college and ensure your future. Congratulations and good luck ~!

At least $ 20 000

It depends on the cost of living for all those things you mentioned. You'll also need spare cash for fun, savings, emergencies.
Add it all up and see if you can find a job to do. It may take a lot more help from your parents to help you get started, but
Good for you!

Try to find a place that you can share expenses with a roommate for a time perhaps. Minimize costs as much as possible, it will give you more of your salary for other things.
Make sure you are frugal with things like Internet service and cable.
Really investigate the cost of everything you sign.

I can not give you a dollar amount. This will depend on cost of living in your area. What you should do is research and make a budget. Look at the cost of apartments in your area and what utilities (if any) are paid. Look up what it will cost for cable and internet. Calculate the cost of utilities, rent and tenant's insurance. Add your car insurance. Figure in what you normally spend for school supplies and clothing. You can calculate $ 75 - $ 100 per week for food and other grocery items. Entertainment is a luxury that most students forced to reduce it or to find things that are free. This should give you a pretty good idea of what you have to work with. A note about roommates. Be careful if you decide to go this route. Make sure they are someone you can trust to carry their burden financially. Several times a roommate will end up costing you more money you save and end up bailing out and let you carry all the costs of an apartment you can not afford.
Hope this is helpful.

Posted on January 22, 2010.
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