OK....

so you finally have a job.... and now you have some of your own money being earned by your own hard work...

Now what?

Now comes the hard work... managing your money like an adult...

With the ability to earn money comes independence and the ability to purchase some things that YOU want...

Along with that privilege comes the responsibility to learn how to shop wisely, budget your earnings, manage a checking account, even learning how to handle your cash and keep it safe! Most importantly, learning to budget your money will help you to set aside some money to be saved with each check, and help to protect yourself from unexpected problems.

The links on this page can provide you with good information about how to maturely handle your money, and you can also see the "LINKS" page for more indepth information.

Transition to Adulthood