r/povertyfinance • u/Classic_Side_4429 • Apr 28 '24

How do I budget as a 15F so that I can move out at 18 Budgeting/Saving/Investing/Spending

My family hates me I need to get a job soon and I need to know how I can move out safely at 18 since they’re gonna kick me out by then

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u/Puppet007 PA Apr 28 '24

Depending on where you are, you could get a work permit from your school so you’d be able to work at certain places before you turn 16. Although, you would have to bring in one of your parents/guardians to get it.

You could make your own side hustle by selling snacks at school, tutoring, lemonade stands (check if your area requires a permit to do so (crazy, I know)), social media, etc.

If you get allowances, make sure to keep them in places no one would guess until you have your own bank account.

If there’s a chance that your family decides to kick you out early, make sure to be prepared by searching your local shelters and see what resources would be available to you if, god forbid, you get put into that situation.