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Dec 26, 05
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moving out: advice needed
really, this is way past due.
anyways, i'm trying to get this all figured out, expense wise, so i know what this is going to cost me. i've got most costs down, but i feel like there's some that i'm missing. that, and any advice on renting and all that would be appreciated please. thanks :) 
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Dec 26, 05
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well my suggestion would be to make sure you go in with atleast 3 months rent saved up, over estimate all your costs so that you end up saving more than expected, and if at all possible scrap having a car. A car is just a black hole for money. Dont get me wrong though, i love my car and driving MORE than the next person.. but depending on the situation somtimes it really isnt necesary and you can save yourself a few bills/month. This might not work for you but im just brainstorming.
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Dec 26, 05
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I moved out for a year and then i cam back home. but my suggestion is, definitly save up money before movin out. Umm there is Rent + Utilities to think about. Daily food expenditure. Cable, Phone,
hmm... what else did i pay.... maintainence of ur space. meaning cleaning products. laundry stuff. its hard to think off the top of my head, but thats all i can come up with for now.
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Dec 26, 05
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This sounds geeky, but if you know how to use MS Excel, do up a budget spreadsheet.
What you do know is how much money you make per month sooo, start there. Note the total amount of cash that you take home on one side of your budget in green. Then on the other side in red, list your expenses: Rent Car payment and insurance if you have it Utilities (Hydro, cable, land line) Cell phone bill Grocery Bills Anyway, by laying it out like that, it becomes clear REALLY quickly what you can/cannot afford.
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Dec 26, 05
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I think one thing that has helped in the past 5 months is setting up a weekly routine.. like which days to go grocery shopping, which days to do extra shopping, and which days to do a massive clean up. budgetting is huge... i didnt really do any of that yet, but surprisingly ive been able to squeak by with some extra money to buy a few xmas presents. even though ull be spending tons, put some money away each month into your savings as emergency money.. u never know if your computer breaks down, or if you suddenly get offered a really really affordable trip somewhere.
ready to change a lot..cuz i know in the time ive moved out i feel like a old woman now. id take a quiet night at home alone, over going out spending mula on crap i dont need. ps. take as much kitchen stuff from home as possible... think about it this way.. the stuff u take, ure parents would be more than happy to get themselves some new kitchen gear. even forks/knives! (last night i searched high and low for an ice cream scoop, and even though i coulda used a spoon, it just didnt feel right without an ice cream scoop.. just lil things like that)
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Dec 26, 05
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As for moving out on your own... youll learn fast how much every thing costs... right down to dish soap and toilet paper. From my experince, dont go too cheep. I wasted alot of money getting cheep products while trying to save money when really they were shitty products that didnt work and I had to buy them all over again. Then again I guess that was the fun of moving out :p
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Dec 26, 05
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make sure you bye everything you need before you move out!!! or you might not have the chance=)......have extra $$ saved away for emergencies....and if you want to save money on rent get a roomate who has all the qualities you lack...sounds strange--but if you dont vaccume and they do it will workout heheheheh!!!! make sure you have a stabel job and you should be just fine~good luck
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Dec 26, 05
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refrences.... tell your landlord you want them from him. doesn't mean you actually have to look into them.. but if he provides them for you then chances are you got a good guy.
If your looking for a roomate, try someone you dont really hang out with. It can be someone you do.. but to me.... things just work better between people that dont hang out as much. I could go on... but I wont. Just msg me if you have any question or concerns, Cheryl. You know i've been thru hell and back with landlords. Oh and becareful if your renting thru Nacel properties...... The people that manage the buildings are awsome, but the company is a snake.
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Dec 26, 05
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its all about $$$$$$$$$<<< have lots of it and you'll be alright
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Dec 26, 05
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good roomates are rare.
not only do you have too find someone you're compatible with, but they also have too be reliable, respectful and all that jazz. i've dealt with so many shitty roomates, i will only officially move out when i'm ready too do it on my own or when my boyfriend and i get a place together
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You also may want to look into renters insurance. A lot of people don't have that when the first move out I find.
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also think of it this way.... if you rent you get nothin back when you leave.. all those months of paying rent are gone... if you buy you get something in return when you leave.. you invest in your place and it pays you back later.. This may not be an option for most people as you need more money and credit to buy a place.. In my opinion ide rather save up as much as i can and then buy a place instead of renting.. but none the less i hope your succesful in your move
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I've had a roommate since october and my other one and myself didnt like him because he was a bit of a pud. When im looking for a roommate, im looking for someone to also have a good time and will help carry me when i get too smashed at the local pub's we visit. But, if my roomie was immature or a drugie, i'd avoid having him/her living with me like the plague.
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Dec 26, 05
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^ I think either way can work or not work. Ive made good freinds with srtanger room mates and ive also lost friends as room mates. Hanging out and living with someone 24/7 can get anoying. It shouldnt be taken offensivly... its just hard to be attatched and with someone ALL the time. Also if you have a freind room mate with you they may take advantage of that and start playing guilt trips such as can you be a friend and spare my rent for another week.
Like Kelly said... just make sure their reliable and respectful.
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