Recent content by WCFire

How long did you stay with your family for? I actually do have a down payment fund I've been saving. I can't bring myself to buy instead of rent though, since I'm unsure how long I'll be in this town for.

Bingo! I found that very insightful, and I think I agree entirely. Thanks for responses so far everyone. I didn't mean to offend anyone in my previous post. I think I was trying to say (to no one in particular) that I dislike the stigma I get for staying in and that social pressure alone...

I think it's really telling that even on a personal finance forum, the majority of posters advocate moving out. I took everything said seriously and I've asked in other communities as well. The majority recommendation is to move on and I think that is really what I want to do. This is what I...

Thanks for the feedback! I'm not actually as frugal as I'd like to be. I forgot to clarify that I save 80% of net income, not gross. With no fixed expenses, that means quite a bit goes to just food and random stuff. I don't contribute a significant amount to household expenses, but I do set...

I am running into this dilemma at the moment. I graduated from college a year ago and (unintentionally) got a job close to my parents. I have stayed with them out of practicality since then. I would like to move out but I also like saving money for FIRE :) Some details: 23 years old...