Love the advice! Another great tip for those moving out is if you know you are going to move out in about 6 months to a year, get a storage and start purchasing your big appliances gradually and once you are finish with that, start buying the small items. Start now and don’t wait until move in day. TOO EXPENSIVE.
Im about to move out at 27. I work and go to school full time. Fortunately I found a cheap back house and iv saved a good amount of money as a nest egg. You know your super serious about it when your on RUclips looking for help
Im so glad my boyfriend's mom is giving us alot of stuff such as a washing machine, couch, table and chairs, coffee table, shelfs, pots and pans, cooking utensils, towels etc. I really appreciate her ☺️
My parents tell me that in their country, housing was free, meals were free, healthcare was free, university was free and you always got a job after graduation but they say that they were naïve back then and didn't appreciate what they had and believed too much of what western movies and tv shows portrayed and lost it all in the 90s. Now they still have to work to support themselves but if they lived in their previous country before their system changed they would've been retired and on pension for 6 years already.
The best moving out video; I have came across. Save as much as possible, & as others have said get things from goodwill, target, Walmart, the dollar tree. your stuff does not have to be fancy.
I really appreciate this so much, some people think this is stuff we should already know but schools don’t talk about it and parents don’t want you to grow up too fast. So I’ll be keeping all of this in a notebook 💞💞thank you
@@jonathand.phoenix ugh sameee. My mom is so toxic I cant stand her anymore! We're heading into a new year (2021) and I still feel so trapped, so lost, so confused about everything. My brain has been wired by her manipulation, her narcissism and selfish commands. I can't live like this anymore. It's so depressing, so draining, so tiring 😞
Caira, I shared your video with my high school Financial Math classes today. We are in a unit discussing entry-level jobs and the cost of moving out. Your relatable video provides some real-world experience and information that just isn't found in textbooks. Thank you for sharing!
This is the best comment ever! Thank you!! I was trying to think of what I would want to know before I moved out so I hope your students found it relatable!
Good places to shop for cheap decor: dollar tree, 5 below, goodwill/thrift stores, Walmart not really target cuz it’s expensive, Tuesday morning (if you have it in your town).
YES YES YESS. Started living on my own and everything is expensive. Plus I think Walmart is the best way to go at first. If the products do not satisfy you, then I recommend Ikea.
Oh man. I cannot stress enough how much of your time, energy, and mental space goes into food. Thinking about "what am I gonna eat" and planning groceries, and thinking up food to make bc you're getting bored of what you've been eating and budgeting for food. . . . it's like. . . . . 80% of your life as an adult until you get it down on lock, and even then it's still like. . . . 40-75% of your time and energy XD (More for those of us who really like food, a bit less if you're one of those people who can eat the same thing for weeks and weeks and weeks on end).
Great video! I used thrift stores for my first apartment alone. I found vacuum cleaners, tv’s... cool ware, etc. even cheap vintage stuff. Also I had used furniture except my mattress.
I found that the chores to be the easiest part. I had fewer chores living alone than living with my husband, lol. Now that I'm disabled, he has to do all the chores (and he doesn't).
My mother's husband whines like a little bitch whenever he's asked to do the bare minimum, and that just makes me hate him even more. So I know living on my own will limit the amount of chores I have to do, because I won't be expected to do more work around the house to accommodate his lazy, pathetic ass! 🙃
@@b1njjj95 Thankfully, my husband has gotten much better with chores ever since I became disabled. However, the unfortunate part is that now, he is the only one physically capable of doing them, and that does make things very hard. In an ideal world, we'd split chores 50/50 and work on them together. I don't miss doing chores; I just miss the sense of independence that came with being able to do everything on my own.
I feel like I’ll be fine because I basically cook, pay some of the bills, do my own laundry, I’ve been buying most of what I own since I was in high school. I think it’s just taking me long to move out.
Girl, you're ready! But i totally get it. Moving out can be totally scary and intimidating but it's one of those things that you just have to jump into!
Things I'ma do living alone: -use mostly paper stuff forks, plates,ect- -have over $5000- -keep bins for clothes in the bathroom - - have my apartment/house looking how I WANT IT-
I’m moving out in may with my boyfriend, I’ll be 21 and he’ll be 26 and I’m really excited and at the same time I’m nervous as heck. I’m watching on RUclips vídeos like “kitchen organization hacks” “how to decorate your apartment on a budget” “what is really like moving out with your partner, like seriously” and things like that lmao. I’m so exited. Btw, sorry for my English, I’m from Spain.😅
This sounds silly at first but it's actually VERY helpful!! I don't live in the US anymore but I remember that Dollar Tree had really good stuff too, so it's pretty good for saving some money
A Tip from me: Get an apartment close to a trainstation. You think you are tough, but you will have times in which you don't want to be alone and either travel to your parents, friends, or partner. You will have to get your luggage everywhere as fast and easy as possible. I ride the train every week cause I don't want to be alone in my apartment 24/7. I am so glad I only have to walk for like 10 minutes.
I’m 19 and looking to move out on my own soon. This video is very helpful and answered so many of my questions. If anyone has more tips I’d love to hear them.
Something I'm terrified of is being alone. Like, all my friends are online, and if I move I won't have my family, so unless I make friends at work or something I will be alone 100% of the time. And that scares me, because at college I had a mental breakdown due to being alone (granted I was screwed over by some people, but the gist of it was that I was so alone). Anyone who has moved out, and maybe didn't make friends right away/yet, are you still okay? Will I be okay?
I feel the same way as you! And I’ve gone through the exact same thing! I want to move to a different state but. I know how it feels to be depressed and completely alone and I’m terrified of that feeling returning. What’s good is that you can always move back home or closer to family if you don’t like it
Another tip: look for unfinished furniture with on Ebay, Facebook marketplace or a local shop. You can find cheap but very good quality furniture if you buy it unfinished. Plus, you can paint it yourself and have fun! Also, flea markets and thrift stores are the best for all those little ticks-tacky stuff like towels, dishrags, cutlery, and such.
Big tip write down everything you need then on the top write Walmart, Target, TJMaxx (etc) compare prices of things. Yes it takes a while but doing this saved me sooo much money. Also buy things in increments instead of at once.
I thought most people have no chance but to move out and live alone when they start working after school or go to university. I just said: "Ok, time to get out of here" with 18 and since then I lived alone (I am 24). Of course I want to get an apartment with my boyfriend when the time has come after finishing university. And your tips would have really helped me back then. I am afraid if I move in with my boyfriend, I will be unable to handle not doing everything like I used to when living alone. Eating on the couch, dishes in the sink, having EVERYTHING organized by me. Having furniture only I have to love. Having my posters not hanging everywhere...
he can still be your boyfriend, you don't have to move in with him, it probably ruin your relationship over time, remember everyone needs their own space, and ir ur worried about kids down the line, i think they would find it cool they could bounce between mum and dad's place and get to know them separately and choose who they wanna live with at certain important milestone age's i had the privilege of that and wish everybody had the same defo gave my travel bug a kickstart even though they only lived 30mins apart
@@phosoa8965 Yet I want to see him everyday. Maybe ee can get two apartments in one house and he has his own furniture, bedroom and such and I have mine. And when we like I go to his place and him to my place in a blink of an eye :D
@@MaryArts sounds like a great plan, ive had a similar idea in my head before but with other family members. i think you should try make it happen at least you won't have to worry about ur neighbour as much. i worry about my neighbours too much in a good way though lool good luck!!
G'day from Melbourne, Australia 🦘🇦🇺😁👍 I'm 44 and still living at home looking after my 72yo Schziophrenic mother whom can't walk and my 54yo brother whom is also ill. I cook meals for myself and for them. I pay my own bills and their bills too, l pay them online, and do the grocery shopping online too. I do the dishes and laundry work. At times , l feel like l've already moved out lol
Im moving out on my own very soon. I just got a place for $200 a week and it's actually pretty good and a very spacious open apartment. It's gonna be fun seeing how well I go budgeting and stuff lol like I have never been bad with money but when I have extra I also spend it. I guess that stops now lol
Thank you for this. First time moving out to be a FT Disney Cast Member. Thank you for explaining and not lecturing. I appreciate your honedty. Made me really thinl of where i am headed financially. I do and will definitely havw so issues becoming tighty.but that will part of my job now. Lol. So i guess ill get paid to learn. Lol
If you are young and have options for your car if you get a hybrid you can live a lot more affordably than renting an apartment. Many youth want to explore more and rather not be attached to an area by an apartment. Commuting seems neat at first but it grinds your money down , it opens you up to expenses that you can easily avoid. Think about it let's say you have a decent commute 30 min ? 5X a week you just waisted 5 hours that week you could have spent cooking, Looking for better deals , exercising , taking a shower at the gym. Let's say you took an hour a day cleaning copper from discarded appliances. You can A make a couple of bucks saving resources from the landfill , B learn how to fix things ,C market parts for greater return D do something proactive with that hour that didn't cause your money to go in the other direction. When you get where you can repair things you are going to look at the world different. Instead of rent a center or incurring debt buying expensive new stuff designed to break on time, you repair a washing machine or dryer or ... I never go to a laundry mat , too expensive. I do 2 loads a week whites,colors . I don't throw away a dryer unless it's designed to fail on a prescribed regular basis. I bought a new dryer and it broke 2 years later ,2 years later I same part broke same price for the part $40 at that rate I'll have paid for another new one. I looked for a used dryer that had a better reputation. Paid $50 for it 5 year's later that dryer was still going without one single breakdown. I sold the one I repaired for $50. I'm recommending living out your car . Renting a more affordable (LOCATED NEAR YOUR INTEREST ) storage unit .So your car isn't broken into each time you snag a shower you keep valuables locked in the storage ,and your car isn't being progressively destroyed in meaningless stop and go traffic on a daily ARBATRARY commute. Storage unit so you can have a car that is ready to do side hustle like delivery , buying and selling , etc. You also want to get a personal investment agent. I'm here to tell you that if you don't put your extra money to work it will evaporate. Just the way life is. What I propose is you find a investment advisor through Dave Ramsey. Whatever you want to do is approachable if you A know yourself and B are prepared for who you are going to become. I much prefer you to do 5 years this way when you have unbridled ambition. To apply your hard work in investment vs rent. At the end of 5 years you could have money to start a franchise, to start a family , to buy a home the right way. 20% down 15 years pay off. Some will be wise enough to homestead and pay cash for their property ,build their own or convert shipping containers to housing. Learn a trade for Christ sake sure you can get an education and be an Indian chief but if you become a good earning brave you can start your own tribe. Should have could have would have. I'm guilty. Recently I was in a divorcerape. 17 years catering to a woman that all along was using me to raise her daughter. I met her she had a 6 month old daughter. They moved out 6 months before graduation with honors. I had trusted her with all the money. A lot of money. She stole over 80K from me. Some would say that all you saved ? I will tell you do that end up debt free and raising a kid. We started from below nothing. Rather not go into the hard times but we got a home worked hard paid it off and had good reliable automobiles. We were all set to be empty nesters , well I was , she was all set to destroy all we created so she could steal it all. How can that happen to me? Well she struck first and had access to everything. I know you say get a lawyer ? She had a lawyer easy to do when you are using money your husband earned to destroy the him. I went to hire a lawyer and every one of them wanted $10 K CASH UP FRONT TO START !!! I was ambushed never thought anybody I was so graciousious to would have such a black heart. I ended up with $25 K and a good car. To restart my life. I bought my home , a RV I planned to live in etc. Well this City comes in and says you get caught sleeping in the camper you are going to have to move the Camper off your land. That's the way they are zoned , they are so greedy if you build a birdhouse they probably want a permit and inspection. It's not a total loss. I live 2 min from Walmart and everything else I need. Utilities never get over $100 a month and as low as $60. Water , Sewer, power, garbage , trash service too. Sorry but it just earks me to have to go to people that are here only because we are here and they are telling us what we can and can't do on property we own. I don't really own this if I did I would have already done so much , SPENT SO MUCH (they really hurt the economy) building my new home. Sadly I'm going to end up selling this place. The way it's looking so far I'll probably have to just walk away. The population is declining and it has everything to do with the oil industry being destroyed by low prices. And this city not being flexible enough to change with the times. I go all over the place I get that so I'm going to share this last thought. Better is a problem before it occurs than the end of it afterwards. Better to get as many facts before you enter a relationship, purchase , commitment . Need to learn who are or aren't. You can sculpt your life you can settle many places around the world , or ... It's all up to you. Safely you can bust your ass 5 year's and nearly set for life if you learn how to get to the ends vs taking all the paths to the ends. Maybe my town will chill and work something out where I can do with I need or I might walk and just restart some place else without the bean counters. I would sound much better if my divorcerapists didn't repay all my good deeds with evil. Sadly I have come to learn this doesn't just happen there is a game plan a prescribed step by step gold diggers take to mine assets out of a man , monkey branch to another and repeat the process. Sad but true.
love this! love the points you made, match with most of mine! I'm going to rent my own place in a couple weeks if everything goes with my plan and I just can't wait! all the best with your RUclips journey, Caira!
Another big thing, see if your area has a food pantry. or even if your in college sometimes they have those. It can save you a lot of money on groceries.
Money is most important thing when you are planing to move out. You can learn cooking without mother, I know I did you can learn everything on your own but you have to have enough money point blank period
Do not be afraid to ask people if there's any furniture they want to get rid of or give to you. Don't break your bank trying to get a dresser. Hand me downs are a great place to start. My parents are letting me take all the furniture in my room that used to belong to them, they're basically letting me take whatever I want from the rest of the house that they've owned for 15+ years and kinda want to replace anyhow. I'm very blessed in that sense that they offer it to me, but if your parents haven't then just ask if there's anything they're okay with parting with. Ask your neighbors or friends or other relatives. You don't have to hold onto them forever, they don't have to match, but some things like a sofa or bedframe or dresser will make you very happy to have straight off the bat.
You should definitely work and start saving up :) I’m 16 too (I turn 17 in 2 months) and I’m starting my first day at work tmr so I can save up and move
I’m 14 turning 15 in 2 months and I just wanna be prepared by then so I’m taking notes early and getting informed. Even though I’ll probably move out when I’m 20. I wanna adopt when I’m like 25 so I really have to make sure I’m financially stable by then
@@molahselulan8992 adopting is a really difficult process, it can take a really long time and I highly doubt it ill be made easier for someone as young. And by the time you are 25 your idea probably changed. you might think you will have it figured out by then. Its awesome to have clear objectives and plan ahead but I wanted to let you know that you are way too young to imagine realistically how things will turn out, so don't feel like a failure if you get to 25 and it isnt what you pictured. Work towards it, but if it isn't there yet, its fine. I'm telling you this because it would have saved me a lot of frustration with myself to know that. Somethings we cant control and you cant plan ahead them.
Lol I've been cooking, cleaning, and doing the laundry for my parents since I came back home. They already paid off the house so basically the only thing they've been doing for me is paying for taxes
If you're reading this, a quick reminder never to give up, keep being you, stay safe, and I sincerely pray all your dreams to come true, as much as I pray my RUclips dream come true 🙏🏾💗
"Think, are these more important than you getting your own place" Nope. At this point nothing is as important for me as getting my own place. I have no money at this point and I'll gladly go on the outskirts of the city, dig a trench and call it my place.
what if you don't have credit? I'm 18 and I'm looking to move out but I don't have credit. do you need that to move out on your own. my parents aren't really helpful lol
i was 16 years old and i would love to move out and live alone when i was 18 years old. Can someone help me with getting some idea about how to convince my mom about living alone? i never get any privacy and they always send me far away from home so i thought i should live alone more earlier than other siblings 😀 They might think it's too early for a 18 years old to live alone. Not in a school dorm but alone
I put in an application for my first apartment 4 weeks ago today. It’s getting ridiculous at this point! The place I’m in now with my parents it took 2 days for them to hear back. 4 weeks? I’m about to just say screw it and apply for a new place. It’s genuinely annoying.
I'm 17 and I want to move out asap when I'm 18-19 but I know that it would be extremely hard. I just can't live with my mother anymore aha so I'm scared of watching this video
This is hilarious, "Honey ask ya mama, create a pinterest board", "where is my lemon squeezer". One of the best things you can do is create a budget and talk to people who live alone and ask them how much they pay utilities. Try to find a place that convenient to other things along with safe, that way you can walk to things, that way you can save your car and on gas.
I really suck at math, so that could be a challenge. That is why I am going to a special needs college program, to help people like me and others with learning disabilities.
The only thing that helped me was the earning 3x the amount of rent you'd be paying so thank you for that. Rest was basic common sense but then again I don't live in the US so I'm more used to doing things myself. Good info for those that live a lazy life at home with their parents though.
You have to prioritize and view your budget as cost per use. Buy the things you know you will use daily, then start down the list of other items. Don't cheap out - some things at the Dollar Store are ok (cookingware, dinnerware) but others are cheaper elsewhere (trash bags, toiletries, snacks) or won't last (linens, batteries, chargers, tools).
Is it fun living in your own? because from me its kinda scary 😅 but if im living in my own i want a small house im gonna make it soooo perfect and cute and i only want a one bedroom and bathroom and i want a small bedroom and bathroom
I just moved out into a studio apartment in India. It's a good move coz U can decorate it the way you want it. It's scarry for the first 2 days but then ur home accepts you and you accept it. I know cooking so I am saving a lot more than others do. Just be courageous and Plan plan and save . I had to buy evrything from a fridge to a Gas stove to Mixer. It's a responsibility and Powerful. :) All the best.!
Stay at a home as long as possible to save a deposit to buy don’t bother renting just buy straight away if you can renting is just dead money renting was my biggest mistake
Damn why is it so expensive to be alive when it wasn't even my choice to be here?? 😩
😂😂 this made me fully laugh
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Ikr???
Exactly the rich already has a damn nuff
I wonder the same thing
Love the advice! Another great tip for those moving out is if you know you are going to move out in about 6 months to a year, get a storage and start purchasing your big appliances gradually and once you are finish with that, start buying the small items. Start now and don’t wait until move in day. TOO EXPENSIVE.
I like that! It’s much easier to get things slowly over time if you are able to. Also makes it so you have time to get nicer stuff!
very smart, i think i will get one soon and put good furniture there.
Dionna Anderson thinking the same
a psychic literally told me to do this LOL so YES F A C T S
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Girl Ikea is expensive af. I would suggest walmart and the dollar tree for people on a tight budget
Some things at ikea are stupid expensive but I feel like some are a great deal. Walmart and the dollar store are also great!
Five below is another good choice.
thrift stores could work too
where are you living? ikea is like one of the cheapest options here °-°
or just take up larceny .
Im about to move out at 27. I work and go to school full time. Fortunately I found a cheap back house and iv saved a good amount of money as a nest egg. You know your super serious about it when your on RUclips looking for help
Yesss🙌🏼 youtube has so much info though it can seriously be helpful.
Same! Graduate loans help pay rent/cost of living while being a full time student btw
Yess!!
@@CairaButton I am moving to my place next week. Any sleeper tips? That I wouldn't think about it 😁
Dollar tree has cute silverware 💕 I was shocked at the amount of glassware they haf
Their glassware is the best!! I totally agree.
Yes their plates are so cute
I love the wine glasses they’re great quality
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Yes I haven’t moved out yet I am looking into moving out this summer and I was looking at what they had there
Im so glad my boyfriend's mom is giving us alot of stuff such as a washing machine, couch, table and chairs, coffee table, shelfs, pots and pans, cooking utensils, towels etc. I really appreciate her ☺️
Wow that’s amazing!!
I just moved out and starting from scratch also and man oh man it is a trip....school definitely does not prepare you for this
It really doesn’t!!!
@@CairaButton oh how i wish I was a child again
School doesn't even guarantee you a job that pays you enough so that you can *AFFORD* to move out.
@@b1njjj95 Unfortunately so true
You- how do I do my taxes?
Middle/high school- stfu and square dance.
Ugh 😫 why is living my life so fricking expensive.
Especially NYC.
exactly. i just wanna live but its so expensive to just LIVE,
@@faerietailss Yep, it's like a game society's built that you have to beat
I couldn’t tell ya love~
My parents tell me that in their country, housing was free, meals were free, healthcare was free, university was free and you always got a job after graduation but they say that they were naïve back then and didn't appreciate what they had and believed too much of what western movies and tv shows portrayed and lost it all in the 90s. Now they still have to work to support themselves but if they lived in their previous country before their system changed they would've been retired and on pension for 6 years already.
The best moving out video; I have came across. Save as much as possible, & as others have said get things from goodwill, target, Walmart, the dollar tree. your stuff does not have to be fancy.
Yessss just get the basics! Thank you!
I really appreciate this so much, some people think this is stuff we should already know but schools don’t talk about it and parents don’t want you to grow up too fast. So I’ll be keeping all of this in a notebook 💞💞thank you
Right?? I wish things like this and how to do your taxes were taught in school😓
Caira Button honestly like ugh🙄🙄🙄
Me wanting to move out:
After seeing this: nvm
literally thoooo
I mean I already know it's gonna feel like hell for a while but if it'll get me away from my family I'm willing to face it head on
@@jonathand.phoenix ugh sameee. My mom is so toxic I cant stand her anymore! We're heading into a new year (2021) and I still feel so trapped, so lost, so confused about everything. My brain has been wired by her manipulation, her narcissism and selfish commands. I can't live like this anymore. It's so depressing, so draining, so tiring 😞
@@JerrenAnnah same
@@--BACKTFUP I hope we can all be saved bc damn 😭 Ain't none of us deserve this 😭💔
Caira, I shared your video with my high school Financial Math classes today. We are in a unit discussing entry-level jobs and the cost of moving out. Your relatable video provides some real-world experience and information that just isn't found in textbooks. Thank you for sharing!
This is the best comment ever! Thank you!! I was trying to think of what I would want to know before I moved out so I hope your students found it relatable!
I’m so jealous of people who live with their partner. It’s so much cheaper, split rent, bills etc.
I gotta do this shit all by myself 😭
Good places to shop for cheap decor: dollar tree, 5 below, goodwill/thrift stores, Walmart not really target cuz it’s expensive, Tuesday morning (if you have it in your town).
Adulting , discouraging
YES YES YESS. Started living on my own and everything is expensive. Plus I think Walmart is the best way to go at first. If the products do not satisfy you, then I recommend Ikea.
Yes both two great spots to get started!
Oh man. I cannot stress enough how much of your time, energy, and mental space goes into food. Thinking about "what am I gonna eat" and planning groceries, and thinking up food to make bc you're getting bored of what you've been eating and budgeting for food. . . . it's like. . . . . 80% of your life as an adult until you get it down on lock, and even then it's still like. . . . 40-75% of your time and energy XD (More for those of us who really like food, a bit less if you're one of those people who can eat the same thing for weeks and weeks and weeks on end).
Thank you for not making this a dramatic rant and just giving some food for thought!
Glad you liked it!
Great video! I used thrift stores for my first apartment alone. I found vacuum cleaners, tv’s... cool ware, etc. even cheap vintage stuff.
Also I had used furniture except my mattress.
Yes!!! Thrift stores are the best🤍 even when I’m not living on such a tight budget I will still want to thrift!
I found that the chores to be the easiest part. I had fewer chores living alone than living with my husband, lol. Now that I'm disabled, he has to do all the chores (and he doesn't).
My mother's husband whines like a little bitch whenever he's asked to do the bare minimum, and that just makes me hate him even more. So I know living on my own will limit the amount of chores I have to do, because I won't be expected to do more work around the house to accommodate his lazy, pathetic ass! 🙃
b1njjj95 😂😂fr
@@b1njjj95 Thankfully, my husband has gotten much better with chores ever since I became disabled. However, the unfortunate part is that now, he is the only one physically capable of doing them, and that does make things very hard. In an ideal world, we'd split chores 50/50 and work on them together. I don't miss doing chores; I just miss the sense of independence that came with being able to do everything on my own.
I feel like I’ll be fine because I basically cook, pay some of the bills, do my own laundry, I’ve been buying most of what I own since I was in high school. I think it’s just taking me long to move out.
Girl, you're ready! But i totally get it. Moving out can be totally scary and intimidating but it's one of those things that you just have to jump into!
Me asf
Things I'ma do living alone:
-use mostly paper stuff forks, plates,ect-
-have over $5000-
-keep bins for clothes in the bathroom -
- have my apartment/house looking how I WANT IT-
Not moving out anytime soon, but binge watching apartment tours bought me here, so why not! Bring it in lol
I’m moving out in may with my boyfriend, I’ll be 21 and he’ll be 26 and I’m really excited and at the same time I’m nervous as heck. I’m watching on RUclips vídeos like “kitchen organization hacks” “how to decorate your apartment on a budget” “what is really like moving out with your partner, like seriously” and things like that lmao. I’m so exited.
Btw, sorry for my English, I’m from Spain.😅
Yay!! That’s so exciting!! Also your English is great!!!
This sounds silly at first but it's actually VERY helpful!! I don't live in the US anymore but I remember that Dollar Tree had really good stuff too, so it's pretty good for saving some money
Thank you!! And yes the dollar store has some great stuff!
Posted this the day that I've begun my apartment tours!
So exciting!!!
You’re very well articulated and full of information. I also live in Chicago (Lakeview) and I’m looking for a studio to be on my own!
Thank you!! Lakeview is so pretty!
A Tip from me: Get an apartment close to a trainstation. You think you are tough, but you will have times in which you don't want to be alone and either travel to your parents, friends, or partner. You will have to get your luggage everywhere as fast and easy as possible. I ride the train every week cause I don't want to be alone in my apartment 24/7. I am so glad I only have to walk for like 10 minutes.
Yessss such a good tip
It was the “where’s my lemon squeezer” for me omg amazing content 😂😂
HAHA RIGHT??😅
I’m 19 and looking to move out on my own soon. This video is very helpful and answered so many of my questions. If anyone has more tips I’d love to hear them.
Something I'm terrified of is being alone. Like, all my friends are online, and if I move I won't have my family, so unless I make friends at work or something I will be alone 100% of the time. And that scares me, because at college I had a mental breakdown due to being alone (granted I was screwed over by some people, but the gist of it was that I was so alone). Anyone who has moved out, and maybe didn't make friends right away/yet, are you still okay? Will I be okay?
I feel the same way as you! And I’ve gone through the exact same thing! I want to move to a different state but. I know how it feels to be depressed and completely alone and I’m terrified of that feeling returning. What’s good is that you can always move back home or closer to family if you don’t like it
Another tip: look for unfinished furniture with on Ebay, Facebook marketplace or a local shop. You can find cheap but very good quality furniture if you buy it unfinished. Plus, you can paint it yourself and have fun! Also, flea markets and thrift stores are the best for all those little ticks-tacky stuff like towels, dishrags, cutlery, and such.
Yes such good advice!
Big tip write down everything you need then on the top write Walmart, Target, TJMaxx (etc) compare prices of things. Yes it takes a while but doing this saved me sooo much money. Also buy things in increments instead of at once.
Yes such a good tip!!!
if you’re walking around an area at night to simply see if you feel safe don’t.. don’t do that?? alone??
Thank you so much for this video. I move out in less than a year and I am so excited yet so terrified
It’s seriously the best! I’m sure you’ll love it.
I thought most people have no chance but to move out and live alone when they start working after school or go to university. I just said: "Ok, time to get out of here" with 18 and since then I lived alone (I am 24). Of course I want to get an apartment with my boyfriend when the time has come after finishing university. And your tips would have really helped me back then. I am afraid if I move in with my boyfriend, I will be unable to handle not doing everything like I used to when living alone. Eating on the couch, dishes in the sink, having EVERYTHING organized by me. Having furniture only I have to love. Having my posters not hanging everywhere...
he can still be your boyfriend, you don't have to move in with him, it probably ruin your relationship over time, remember everyone needs their own space, and ir ur worried about kids down the line, i think they would find it cool they could bounce between mum and dad's place and get to know them separately and choose who they wanna live with at certain important milestone age's
i had the privilege of that and wish everybody had the same
defo gave my travel bug a kickstart even though they only lived 30mins apart
@@phosoa8965 Yet I want to see him everyday. Maybe ee can get two apartments in one house and he has his own furniture, bedroom and such and I have mine. And when we like I go to his place and him to my place in a blink of an eye :D
@@MaryArts sounds like a great plan, ive had a similar idea in my head before but with other family members.
i think you should try make it happen
at least you won't have to worry about ur neighbour as much.
i worry about my neighbours too much in a good way though lool
good luck!!
G'day from Melbourne, Australia 🦘🇦🇺😁👍
I'm 44 and still living at home looking after my 72yo Schziophrenic mother whom can't walk and my 54yo brother whom is also ill. I cook meals for myself and for them. I pay my own bills and their bills too, l pay them online, and do the grocery shopping online too. I do the dishes and laundry work. At times , l feel like l've already moved out lol
Im moving out on my own very soon. I just got a place for $200 a week and it's actually pretty good and a very spacious open apartment. It's gonna be fun seeing how well I go budgeting and stuff lol like I have never been bad with money but when I have extra I also spend it. I guess that stops now lol
It’s a good time to learn!
Thanks my parents are kicking me out at 16 . i loved too see this .. Love from Canada
Good luck to you🤍
I believe your parents legally have to support you financially until the age of 18
David IsAwesome u can get kicked out at 16 in Canada
@@davidisawesome8149 parents can kick you out even at 15 here in my country some don't care.
My household is kind of abusive so I’m planning to move out as soon as I can with my dog (i’m 15 and from canada :/)
living alone is the best. been doing it for almost 30 years. i refuse to live any other way.
Having a parter in life could help alot
Absolutely!
not everyone has that luxury of a boyfriend or husband to provide for living expenses
Very true. I have that but I don’t want it. The troubles of being in a marriage or relationship are torturous. Rather make It on my own.
Moving out in July and just found a 60inch tv and tv stand for $300 on Facebook 👏👏👏👏
Yesssssss🤩
Agree with every single thing you said, especially the bills and household items!😩
Yesss🙌🏼
THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING , WISH ME LUCK YALL!!!
Starting off scratch too I see that everything adds up fast
Thank you for this. First time moving out to be a FT Disney Cast Member. Thank you for explaining and not lecturing. I appreciate your honedty. Made me really thinl of where i am headed financially. I do and will definitely havw so issues becoming tighty.but that will part of my job now. Lol. So i guess ill get paid to learn. Lol
I found a living room table and kitchen chairs on Facebook market place all under 15$
That’s AWESOME!!!
This is so smart!
If you are young and have options for your car if you get a hybrid you can live a lot more affordably than renting an apartment. Many youth want to explore more and rather not be attached to an area by an apartment. Commuting seems neat at first but it grinds your money down , it opens you up to expenses that you can easily avoid. Think about it let's say you have a decent commute 30 min ? 5X a week you just waisted 5 hours that week you could have spent cooking, Looking for better deals , exercising , taking a shower at the gym.
Let's say you took an hour a day cleaning copper from discarded appliances. You can A make a couple of bucks saving resources from the landfill , B learn how to fix things ,C market parts for greater return D do something proactive with that hour that didn't cause your money to go in the other direction.
When you get where you can repair things you are going to look at the world different. Instead of rent a center or incurring debt buying expensive new stuff designed to break on time, you repair a washing machine or dryer or ... I never go to a laundry mat , too expensive. I do 2 loads a week whites,colors . I don't throw away a dryer unless it's designed to fail on a prescribed regular basis. I bought a new dryer and it broke 2 years later ,2 years later I same part broke same price for the part $40 at that rate I'll have paid for another new one. I looked for a used dryer that had a better reputation. Paid $50 for it 5 year's later that dryer was still going without one single breakdown. I sold the one I repaired for $50.
I'm recommending living out your car . Renting a more affordable (LOCATED NEAR YOUR INTEREST ) storage unit .So your car isn't broken into each time you snag a shower you keep valuables locked in the storage ,and your car isn't being progressively destroyed in meaningless stop and go traffic on a daily ARBATRARY commute. Storage unit so you can have a car that is ready to do side hustle like delivery , buying and selling , etc. You also want to get a personal investment agent. I'm here to tell you that if you don't put your extra money to work it will evaporate. Just the way life is.
What I propose is you find a investment advisor through Dave Ramsey. Whatever you want to do is approachable if you A know yourself and B are prepared for who you are going to become.
I much prefer you to do 5 years this way when you have unbridled ambition. To apply your hard work in investment vs rent. At the end of 5 years you could have money to start a franchise, to start a family , to buy a home the right way. 20% down 15 years pay off. Some will be wise enough to homestead and pay cash for their property ,build their own or convert shipping containers to housing.
Learn a trade for Christ sake sure you can get an education and be an Indian chief but if you become a good earning brave you can start your own tribe.
Should have could have would have. I'm guilty. Recently I was in a divorcerape. 17 years catering to a woman that all along was using me to raise her daughter. I met her she had a 6 month old daughter. They moved out 6 months before graduation with honors. I had trusted her with all the money. A lot of money. She stole over 80K from me. Some would say that all you saved ? I will tell you do that end up debt free and raising a kid. We started from below nothing. Rather not go into the hard times but we got a home worked hard paid it off and had good reliable automobiles. We were all set to be empty nesters , well I was , she was all set to destroy all we created so she could steal it all.
How can that happen to me? Well she struck first and had access to everything. I know you say get a lawyer ? She had a lawyer easy to do when you are using money your husband earned to destroy the him. I went to hire a lawyer and every one of them wanted $10 K CASH UP FRONT TO START !!! I was ambushed never thought anybody I was so graciousious to would have such a black heart.
I ended up with $25 K and a good car. To restart my life. I bought my home , a RV I planned to live in etc. Well this City comes in and says you get caught sleeping in the camper you are going to have to move the Camper off your land. That's the way they are zoned , they are so greedy if you build a birdhouse they probably want a permit and inspection. It's not a total loss. I live 2 min from Walmart and everything else I need. Utilities never get over $100 a month and as low as $60. Water , Sewer, power, garbage , trash service too.
Sorry but it just earks me to have to go to people that are here only because we are here and they are telling us what we can and can't do on property we own. I don't really own this if I did I would have already done so much , SPENT SO MUCH (they really hurt the economy) building my new home. Sadly I'm going to end up selling this place. The way it's looking so far I'll probably have to just walk away. The population is declining and it has everything to do with the oil industry being destroyed by low prices. And this city not being flexible enough to change with the times.
I go all over the place I get that so I'm going to share this last thought. Better is a problem before it occurs than the end of it afterwards.
Better to get as many facts before you enter a relationship, purchase , commitment . Need to learn who are or aren't. You can sculpt your life you can settle many places around the world , or ... It's all up to you. Safely you can bust your ass 5 year's and nearly set for life if you learn how to get to the ends vs taking all the paths to the ends.
Maybe my town will chill and work something out where I can do with I need or I might walk and just restart some place else without the bean counters.
I would sound much better if my divorcerapists didn't repay all my good deeds with evil. Sadly I have come to learn this doesn't just happen there is a game plan a prescribed step by step gold diggers take to mine assets out of a man , monkey branch to another and repeat the process. Sad but true.
love this! love the points you made, match with most of mine! I'm going to rent my own place in a couple weeks if everything goes with my plan and I just can't wait!
all the best with your RUclips journey, Caira!
Thank you so much! Good luck with your move!
Thank you this was so helpful. I can’t wait to start my journey 😊❤️🙌🏾
Thank you!! Good luck!
im so like youu... im an extrovert but i like having a personal private space
Exactly!!
This is helping so much, youre amazing. Thank you!
Yay so glad you liked it!
Another big thing, see if your area has a food pantry. or even if your in college sometimes they have those. It can save you a lot of money on groceries.
Money is most important thing when you are planing to move out. You can learn cooking without mother, I know I did you can learn everything on your own but you have to have enough money point blank period
"Why is there hot sauce on my bed?" haha
Awesome video!
😅😅I’m a mess
Great advice! All true although you forgot to mention how overwhelming packing and unpacking can be lol 😬
Thanks so much for this video 🤍 it was nice and straight forward, so informative.
Thank you! So glad it helped!
Living in California- rent 1500 make 4,500 a month, gotcha.
Right 😭
I found an apartment for 1,695 in a good area and now I’m thinking about how it’s going to all add up 😭😭
6.30 VERY, VERY IMPORTANT!!!! Especially for young women. Thanks for including this one
Thank you! I think it’s so important
Do not be afraid to ask people if there's any furniture they want to get rid of or give to you. Don't break your bank trying to get a dresser. Hand me downs are a great place to start. My parents are letting me take all the furniture in my room that used to belong to them, they're basically letting me take whatever I want from the rest of the house that they've owned for 15+ years and kinda want to replace anyhow. I'm very blessed in that sense that they offer it to me, but if your parents haven't then just ask if there's anything they're okay with parting with. Ask your neighbors or friends or other relatives. You don't have to hold onto them forever, they don't have to match, but some things like a sofa or bedframe or dresser will make you very happy to have straight off the bat.
Yes!!!! When we first moved in we had a family friend give us a ton of furniture! It was amazing!
I'm 16, and I wanna live alone so bad
But I don't have enough money😭
You should definitely work and start saving up :) I’m 16 too (I turn 17 in 2 months) and I’m starting my first day at work tmr so I can save up and move
I’m 14 turning 15 in 2 months and I just wanna be prepared by then so I’m taking notes early and getting informed. Even though I’ll probably move out when I’m 20. I wanna adopt when I’m like 25 so I really have to make sure I’m financially stable by then
@@molahselulan8992 adopting is a really difficult process, it can take a really long time and I highly doubt it ill be made easier for someone as young. And by the time you are 25 your idea probably changed. you might think you will have it figured out by then. Its awesome to have clear objectives and plan ahead but I wanted to let you know that you are way too young to imagine realistically how things will turn out, so don't feel like a failure if you get to 25 and it isnt what you pictured. Work towards it, but if it isn't there yet, its fine. I'm telling you this because it would have saved me a lot of frustration with myself to know that. Somethings we cant control and you cant plan ahead them.
I’m watching this from California like where the $500 apartments at? 👁👄👁
Girl idk but if you find out let me know!
Lol I've been cooking, cleaning, and doing the laundry for my parents since I came back home. They already paid off the house so basically the only thing they've been doing for me is paying for taxes
omg, thank you a lot, i just started thinking about to moving to my own place, so i did know nothing about moving haha. Thanks
Glad this helped!
Thank you so much! This video helped a lot.
Yay! Glad it helped🥰
Okay so what I’m trying to figure out is how as a recent collage grad were you making 3x the rent? That’s why I’m at home 😂
If you're reading this, a quick reminder never to give up, keep being you, stay safe, and I sincerely pray all your dreams to come true, as much as I pray my RUclips dream come true 🙏🏾💗
Love this so much! Keep working towards your dream!
@@CairaButton thank you💗
"Think, are these more important than you getting your own place"
Nope. At this point nothing is as important for me as getting my own place. I have no money at this point and I'll gladly go on the outskirts of the city, dig a trench and call it my place.
Are you staying by yourself yet or still at home
Thanks, this provided a lot of info that I didn’t even think about👍🏼
Glad this helped!
Moved up and out of my home state!
That's amazing! You should be proud of yourself! It's not an easy thing but once you do this, you're capable of getting through anything!
such a cute video!! you have such a pretty smile!🤗
Thank you💕💕
@@CairaButton awh of course!! btw i just subbed to youu!!💗
Wish I liked other people enough to live with them, but I just want to be alone. I hate how expensive it is for one person
what if you don't have credit? I'm 18 and I'm looking to move out but I don't have credit. do you need that to move out on your own. my parents aren't really helpful lol
You don’t “need” credit! It helps but I didn’t have it when I got my first apartment either.
@@CairaButton okay cool! my mom said its nice having credit for a house and for a car
@@georgewayne5070 Yes it definitely does help, especially when making a big purchase like a house or car, but isn't necassary for renting usually.
$500.... I wish
In New York i could never :(
i was 16 years old and i would love to move out and live alone when i was 18 years old. Can someone help me with getting some idea about how to convince my mom about living alone? i never get any privacy and they always send me far away from home so i thought i should live alone more earlier than other siblings 😀 They might think it's too early for a 18 years old to live alone. Not in a school dorm but alone
I put in an application for my first apartment 4 weeks ago today. It’s getting ridiculous at this point! The place I’m in now with my parents it took 2 days for them to hear back. 4 weeks? I’m about to just say screw it and apply for a new place. It’s genuinely annoying.
I'm watching this still in high school like maybe I don't want to grow up
I'm moving out for the first time and I'm gonna dog walk on wag!
Such a great way to make money!
Me, underage and broke, years away from moving out: take notes
I'm 17 and I want to move out asap when I'm 18-19 but I know that it would be extremely hard. I just can't live with my mother anymore aha so I'm scared of watching this video
Just make sure you have a good savings! Moving out with roommates helps a lot too!
I would say start saving as much money as possible.
Awesome advice
I’m usually a clean person and I just like to be clean
This is hilarious, "Honey ask ya mama, create a pinterest board", "where is my lemon squeezer". One of the best things you can do is create a budget and talk to people who live alone and ask them how much they pay utilities. Try to find a place that convenient to other things along with safe, that way you can walk to things, that way you can save your car and on gas.
what if you're 15 and you are curious about what moving out is like and what is like from other people?
How much was your rent when you first moved out and did you move into a studio apartment or a 1 bedroom apartment?
My first apartment was a studio and it was $645 a month!
@@CairaButton Danggggg! That's real cheap! I can only dream of finding a $600 apartment in Toronto! 😭
Thanks for this ill be moving soon 🤝🏼💯
I really suck at math, so that could be a challenge. That is why I am going to a special needs college program, to help people like me and others with learning disabilities.
Thats great!! I am sure that will help a lot. Best of luck to you!
Thank you! Very timely video.
Yay! I hope it helped❤️
I'm so afraid of living alone 😭 🥺
Don’t be! It’s an adjustment but can be so good!
Thank you so much for the advice ♥️
Of course!!
The dollar tree, dollar general, or daiso if you have that in your area are also good
Oooooh yes good suggestions.
The only thing that helped me was the earning 3x the amount of rent you'd be paying so thank you for that. Rest was basic common sense but then again I don't live in the US so I'm more used to doing things myself. Good info for those that live a lazy life at home with their parents though.
Hahaha Europeans agree with your comment
You have to prioritize and view your budget as cost per use. Buy the things you know you will use daily, then start down the list of other items. Don't cheap out - some things at the Dollar Store are ok (cookingware, dinnerware) but others are cheaper elsewhere (trash bags, toiletries, snacks) or won't last (linens, batteries, chargers, tools).
WHAT ABOUT THE MONEY AND HOW TO MANGE MONEY OR MONEY STUFFS BEFORE MOVING OUT 💸🤔🤔🤔
this is so helpful!!
Is it fun living in your own? because from me its kinda scary 😅 but if im living in my own i want a small house im gonna make it soooo perfect and cute and i only want a one bedroom and bathroom and i want a small bedroom and bathroom
I just moved out into a studio apartment in India. It's a good move coz U can decorate it the way you want it. It's scarry for the first 2 days but then ur home accepts you and you accept it. I know cooking so I am saving a lot more than others do. Just be courageous and Plan plan and save . I had to buy evrything from a fridge to a Gas stove to Mixer. It's a responsibility and Powerful. :) All the best.!
Yes I agree!! Once you move in and make it your own it is no longer scary and becomes your safe space ❤️🥰
@@CairaButton u inspired me for the side hustle thing. Thank you Caira. Keep shinning. :)
Me at the start of the video:
NO! Its scary ITS SCARY
Hahaha I’ve been there!
I'm thinking about moving out on my own
Stay at a home as long as possible to save a deposit to buy don’t bother renting just buy straight away if you can renting is just dead money renting was my biggest mistake
Thank you for this video :)
You are so so welcome! I'm glad it was able to help!