BECOMING AN ADULT

Becoming an adult can be a frightening time in your life. Being financially independent requires a lot of know-how. In this section we'll examine many of the financial aspects related to becoming an adult.

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Signing the lease on an apartment is only the beginning! If you're clueless about what you'll need to make that place your own or how to transition from an old place to a new one, we've got time-tested tips.

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  • 10 "Kid" Habits to Hold On To
    10 "Kid" Habits to Hold On To

    When you were a kid, you probably couldn't wait to grow up. Now that you've hit full-on adulthood, you wish you could go back to the easy life of a child. These are 10 childhood traits you should hold on to, no matter how old you are. See more »

  • 10 Movies About Becoming a Grown-up
    10 Movies About Becoming a Grown-up

    The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a difficult one for both children and parents. Fortunately, there are movies out there that compress the long and rocky road to adulthood into a 90-minute, family-friendly story that gives parents and teens something to talk about. See more »

  • 10 Tips for Furnishing a Living Room on a Budget
    10 Tips for Furnishing a Living Room on a Budget

    It's all about innovation. By refurbishing and reusing what you already have, you can spruce up your living room to make it look like a completely different space. See more »

  • 10 Tips for Your Apartment Search
    10 Tips for Your Apartment Search

    Rent is probably the biggest expense you've got, so you want to live in a place you love. When you're choosing an apartment, keep these tips in mind. See more »

  • 10 U.S. States with the Lowest Cost of Living
    10 U.S. States with the Lowest Cost of Living

    Sometimes people need to settle down or start over. It's best to do those things as cheaply as possible, so we've compiled a list of the 10 U.S. states with the lowest cost of living. See more »

  • 5 Tips for Setting Up Your First Budget
    5 Tips for Setting Up Your First Budget

    When you're finally on your own after getting out of school, starting your first real job can feel exhilarating -- until you're faced with utility bills, car insurance payments and rent. How should you go about setting up your first budget? See more »

  • 5 Tips for the First-time Saver
    5 Tips for the First-time Saver

    Your two biggest goals in life are to build a career and have fun, but if you forget about starting a nest egg, there could be tough times ahead. Take these suggestions to heart, and you'll be on the beach sipping mai tais in your golden years. See more »

  • Do you need renter's insurance?
    Do you need renter's insurance?

    If your apartment complex catches fire or floods in a natural disaster, you may be surprised to find out how little of your property is covered by your landlord's insurance policy. But we've got you covered. Here are the easy-to-understand components of renter's insurance. See more »

  • How can you date on a budget?
    How can you date on a budget?

    Dating is already stressful enough without having to worry about money. What are you going to wear? Where will you go and what will you say? But when you're working with a tight budget, you can still be creative and have a fun time on your date. See more »

  • How much home can I afford on my salary?
    How much home can I afford on my salary?

    Buying a home is the American dream, but as recent history has taught us, that dream can turn into a financial nightmare. How much should you spend? How much risk should you take? Those are just a couple of the questions that need to be answered. See more »

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