19 now, going to college 200 miles from 'home'. I'd call myself very fortunate to have the opportunities that I have. Realistically, hoping to be completely independent and established by 25..... Out of college by 23-24 Hopefully doing well enough by 30-33 to make my dad's wishes come true of retiring. That would be my ultimate goal.... To see myself doing well enough to have my parents living off my dime, or at least finish paying off their house, like they've done for me the past 19 years of my life and whatever is to come. Time will only tell though. I've worked since the day after I got my permit at 15 1/2, and I've been employed by several companies since....
The car...The parents help me a great deal when it comes to the car as they have given me the opportunity to have an asset, at half the value of the car. I pay half the total payment every month, which is equivalent to 2 weeks of work every month. Another week alone goes to gas, and whatever left over goes into the savings account, as well as the car.
I'm young, got a great supporting family, going to college, working part time, and I appreciate all the opportunities I've been given...