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re: At what age did you become completely Independent from your parents.
Posted on 3/15/21 at 11:56 am to 0x15E
Posted on 3/15/21 at 11:56 am to 0x15E
I was primarily on student loans while I was in law school but they still paid for some things. Fully financially on my own without them nor loans, I was 25.
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Posted on 3/15/21 at 11:57 am to 0x15E
Health care and auto insurance til I think 22, but my dad (no contribution) was claiming me and paying my mom the difference for her not claiming me.....even though I received next to nothing except Insurance from either of them. (I couldn't claim myself, I was working since 15)
I worked, I bought my car, I paid my tuition and rent and food and drinking money, I had my own cell phone.
I worked, I bought my car, I paid my tuition and rent and food and drinking money, I had my own cell phone.
Posted on 3/15/21 at 11:58 am to 0x15E
22 when i finished college foe the first time and had a job. I had a college job during that time but not enough to pay bills and tuition. I paid the tuition on my three additional degrees.
Posted on 3/15/21 at 11:59 am to Kujo
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I couldn't claim myself,
you actually could have
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:03 pm to NOLALGD
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First, weddings, there is no way some people here could self-fund their big-arse weddings. We had a medium sized one in our 30s and we couldn't have done what we did (unless spending much of our savings) without parental help.
Second, not sure how the O-T can afford the down payment for these 500K and up houses without family help. I'm still slightly amazed we bought our first house all on our own.
My parents have money saved for a wedding, but we are also incredibly fortunate career wise. We don't need the help for a wedding if we choose to have a traditional one, but my parents will insist on giving me the money they've been saving my whole life regardless.
You're right though. A lot of people that pat themselves on the back for home ownership got the down payment from their parents. And there's nothing wrong with that!
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:04 pm to 0x15E
24, when I finished grad school and got a full time job.
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:04 pm to MSTiger33
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i finished college foe the first time
what's the matter baw, couldn't get it right?
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:04 pm to 0x15E
19 years old I was pre independent but totally independent at 22
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:06 pm to LouisianaLady
the raccoon HAS TO BE the ring-bearer
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:08 pm to NOLALGD
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First, weddings, there is no way some people here could self-fund their big-arse weddings.
I wouldn't put weddings in the same category as 'support'. It's a one time expense and it's tradition for the bride's parents to pay for it.
Having said that, blowing a bunch of money on a fancy wedding for a couple that is struggling to support themselves out of the gate is stupid. That money could be better invested in a down payment for a starter home or an IRA, etc.
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:09 pm to AUFANATL
Agree. I don't share the hatred the internet has for big weddings if the people involved are financially comfortable and able to do it.. But having a big expensive wedding when you're broke is stupid.
I've heard some people's parents insist the money only goes to the wedding and will not allow them to pocket the money for a house or whatever. That is crazy to me.
I've heard some people's parents insist the money only goes to the wedding and will not allow them to pocket the money for a house or whatever. That is crazy to me.
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:14 pm to LouisianaLady
Left for basic training at 17...sent money home every month starting with my first paycheck to support mom
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:17 pm to OWLFAN86
quote:were you raised in my family
There was a semi-reprieve occasional loan in my 20s but you were expected to sit through a verbal humiliation to get it So I often decided to go without
I supported my children through college and until they got their first job offer and apartment. Helped them move in and set them free....
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:38 pm to LouisianaLady
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I've heard some people's parents insist the money only goes to the wedding and will not allow them to pocket the money for a house or whatever. That is crazy to me.
Yeah, that's really stupid of them to do that. Seems to me those types of families are the look at me types. Kids start out broke but damn what a fine arse wedding
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:40 pm to 0x15E
23-24
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:41 pm to 0x15E
24
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:41 pm to Johnny Roastbeef
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My sister on the other hand is 28 (no pics)
out of respect for her, or us?
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:42 pm to 0x15E
That's a difficult question. Untethering started when I was 18.
We are still technically tethered because we are on her phone plan and we just cut her a check for our portion each month. IDK why, we just have never gotten off it after we got on it about 6 years ago.
6 years ago was 22. So I guess 22 is my answer?
Before that, the only bills she was paying for me was subsidizing my rent when I moved back in around 21. She charged me $300 for the room. But she also wanted to still act like my parent and not my landlord, so that lasted a good 4 months.
We are still technically tethered because we are on her phone plan and we just cut her a check for our portion each month. IDK why, we just have never gotten off it after we got on it about 6 years ago.
6 years ago was 22. So I guess 22 is my answer?
Before that, the only bills she was paying for me was subsidizing my rent when I moved back in around 21. She charged me $300 for the room. But she also wanted to still act like my parent and not my landlord, so that lasted a good 4 months.
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:50 pm to 0x15E
I went full independent instead of taking their help right off the bat.
Took an out of town job after graduation, completely off the payroll.
Hated the job and the city. Was offered the opportunity to save a down payment on a house and live at home so long as I had a job lined up back here. Saved every penny, kept my own bills, bought food for the house wherever possible, now I've got a down payment and then some... Apparently I'm just slow putting offers on houses.
My folks are incredible people, and I could never ask them for anything. But I couldn't pass up an opportunity to shortcut some financial goals when the offer was made. Hopefully I'll get the chance to really show them how much I appreciate them soon.
Took an out of town job after graduation, completely off the payroll.
Hated the job and the city. Was offered the opportunity to save a down payment on a house and live at home so long as I had a job lined up back here. Saved every penny, kept my own bills, bought food for the house wherever possible, now I've got a down payment and then some... Apparently I'm just slow putting offers on houses.
My folks are incredible people, and I could never ask them for anything. But I couldn't pass up an opportunity to shortcut some financial goals when the offer was made. Hopefully I'll get the chance to really show them how much I appreciate them soon.
Posted on 3/15/21 at 12:55 pm to Odysseus32
I went to college at 18, but I did move back home for the summer each year until I graduated. After turning 28, the only support I received was a one time gift of $140 when I couldn't fully pay for books one semester. My family was poor so I never expected help.
Once I graduated, I moved into an apartment with a bunch of roommates and worked two jobs. I got married and bought a house at 24.
Both older sisters took a lot of help from my parents, and it was a mess. I struggled with bitterness when I was younger because I didn't get any help, but I am so glad now. Money never comes without strings on my family. When my dad passed, my sister's didn't even come to his funeral because there was so much resentment.
Once I graduated, I moved into an apartment with a bunch of roommates and worked two jobs. I got married and bought a house at 24.
Both older sisters took a lot of help from my parents, and it was a mess. I struggled with bitterness when I was younger because I didn't get any help, but I am so glad now. Money never comes without strings on my family. When my dad passed, my sister's didn't even come to his funeral because there was so much resentment.
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