Graduation has finally arrived and it only means one thing, you’d be moving from home very soon. Now is the time to get a job, meet new friends and enter a new social life. You just can’t wait to leave your old house and transfer to your new apartment. And then what? When moving from home, you need to check first how much money you have and how much you need to spend. Making a budget is not that hard, all you need is to prioritize your needs from your wants. You can also try to ask some help from your parents in making a budget before moving from home. Ask them how they budget their household needs. Let them explain about each bill they have. Also, inquire if the bill differs every month or is it the same amount. Surely, your parents have encounter some rough times, ask them how they were able to budget properly the money and where do they usually cut back when the need arise. Now that you are aware of your money, it’s time to decide if you need a roommate. Having a roommate has its pros and cons. Pros – you will have the privacy you need but wont’ have anyone to help you with the budget if you fall short; Cons – you will be able to have a bigger apartment but lose a bit of privacy. Talk with your friends and family, listen to their advices and experiences when they were moving from home for the first time. You will be surprised that you weren’t the only one who a little bit anxious and nervous to move out. Before moving from home, it is important that you know how to cook. Being able to cook your own meal with surely save you a lot of money. Just learn the basics of cooking, you don’t have to be chef to be a master in the kitchen. Learn as much as you can and surely, moving out won’t be that stressful.
