How can I prepare myself to be independent?

Question

What are some things I can do to make sure my life will be easier on my own. I am 20, am graduating with a bachelors in Accounting. I have exact 1 year left for graduation. I live in N.Y.

Answer 1

Create a budget and force your self to follow it.

No going out and spending money when the budget says you have bills to pay.

Set up the budget with fictional bills like the ones you will have when one your own.

Answer 2

To be independent, first of all you need to start doing your things on your own. This is your best time to learn the things to do better because you are with your parents and they will help you with their experience that they have gained. While living with your parents you need to make yourself feel like you are independent and you can do your things on your own. Start Saving money and plan your budget and learn to live within your budget.

Answer 3

Focus and set a simple goal

Answer 4

Well, be sure you know how to live within a budget - that's the most important thing you can do.

Answer 5

you can goto a acadamy for help!!

but you shouldnt be asking this for help when you want to be independant

do on your own

Answer 6

Start doing everything for yourself, making your own decisions etc. All the best.

Answer 7

Move out of parents house very fast.

Answer 8

Learn how to budget money.

That's the best advice.

Read Dave Ramsey's "Total Money Makeover" It will give you a step by step plan on how to budget, save and never be in debt.

Answer 9

Make sure you have a decent job lined up.  As you know, it's not cheap living in NY.