cyrnel

Sure, when you have both sides of the equation under control. Fresh out of school just putting a budget together is rarely that time and more likely starting down the financial dark side. That's what Ramsey tries to help prevent.

I'll go along with the others and say hold for a few months. Get the job under your feet and let your checking account stabilize plus a bit of savings. Also, if you know a move is imminent, don't expect your rent and living expenses to stay low. Rents are wildly different across the country. If your employer doesn't regionalize pay upward you could be in for a rude surprise next time first+last+deposit comes due. When I left silicon valley a small place plus utilities started at about $1500/mo.

Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS! First real jobs are very cool things.

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