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[quote=Anonymous]20 years old and just a few weeks until I finish college. Have a Manager position at a retail store that pays more than what I can find with my degree (At this moment and I'm always looking). Its a two year basic associates degree.  Work full time. Where and how can I cut expenses when I move out on my own. Zero college debt since I worked and paid it off. Went to community college. Staying at home is not an option once I graduate. My sister is willing to let me stay for up to 6 months for "really cheap" in NC.  Here's my question- Should I move to NC  and transfer stores while making the same thing? Allowing me to hopefully save up some money to go back to school?

Expenses 
$130-150 month on groceries/eating out. Lots of sandwiches and soups, waters, juice, salads, etc. 
$400 Car with insurance and gas
$25 Personal care items
$30-60 average month on clothing,school supplies + pet cat
$60 phone

I will be looking for a room mate to share a one bedroom. Still what I'm seeing is $1200-1500 for a studio to 1 bedroom. Plus utilities. Or move and get my own one bedroom for $800-850 month while making the same thing. I'm visiting right now and we are going to look at places.

Did i forget anything to add to my expense sheet. My sister plans on giving me a sofa, tv, bed,dressers, desk, lamps and small kitchen stuff that she wants to upgrade. Every time we run the numbers it seems very very do-able if I move. [/quote]

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