The Basic Guide to Living on Your Own: A Beginners' Handbook About Becoming Self-sufficient

A Basic Guide for Living on Your Own: A Beginners Handbook about becoming self-sufficient. I. Getting out on Your Own Tips on applying for jobs, demonstrating responsible job skills, and higher education. II. Budgeting and Why It Is Important Explains why budgeting is important if you want to get ahead. Helpful tips on reducing overspending and keeping track of your money. Explanation of your credit score. Examples of how people make mistakes handling their money (and the consequences) and helpful tips on how to avoid the same fate. III. Personal Analysis Exercises to help you look at your current spending habits and your financial goals. IV. Paying Your Bills Step-by-step guide to paying your bills and getting out of debt, if you're currently in debt. Concrete advice on paying off those credit card balances and how to avoid them in the future. V. Other Helpful Suggestions Advice on opening a savings or retirement account, saving up for rent when you move out, getting receipts for expenditures, balancing your checkbook, comparing prices, learning to cook, and many other money- and life-related suggestions.