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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS graduated from college two years ago and has been living at home.  He is currently looking to move out with a roommate this summer. They plan on renting an apartment.  Almost all of my DS' friends who grew up in the DMV and are working in the DMV are all living at home saving money, but several are now starting to move out.  His friends who moved here for work have all told him they think it's great that he's been able to save money for a couple of years.  My DS started at $85K and is currently making $95K.  He has a degree in Data Analytics and works for a government contractor.

In two years, my DS has maxed out his 401K and it is close to $50K.  He has also saved over $50K - putting in a high savings account and the stock market.  He is responsible for his own auto insurance and cell phone.  We charge him a nominal amount for rent - basically what I'm spending on buying food for him.

As far as house rules, we just ask that he be a respectful "roommate."  He is responsible for his own laundry.  He lets me know what nights he'll be home for dinner so I make sure I have enough for him to eat.  He gives us an approximate time of when he'll be home - not because he has a curfew but I don't want to be up worrying that he's been in an accident when he hasn't gotten home.  DS has not had a girlfriend since he's been home so we haven't had to deal with overnight guests.  He has had good friends come over to watch sports and we give them lots of space.  I know he really wants to have a party but he feels weird having casual friends come to "mommy and daddy's house."

It's been great having him home but he needs to move out.  He has built a really good nest egg and is really ready to finally be on his own.[/quote]

Gee Beav that’s swell. Not really. So a mid twenties guy has no dating no prospect of dating and you think that’s not stunted because he lives with his Mommy? [/quote]

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