How much money would you need to have saved up for this?

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Q. I want to move to Tennessee. I now live in Ohio. And i would rent a house or an apartment. I know i need to have enough money for a deposit and first month's and everything like that. and i would be starting from scratch. the only furniture and stuff that i would have would be bedroom furniture. how much would i need to save to do this? any advice?

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This depends on so many factors. First, start looking online for places. Find one within your price range, and see what it has. How many beds, baths, and square footage. Start bargain hunting for furniture, but only buy the necessities at full price right now. You all ready have a bed set, so get things like cookware and dinnerware, a shower curtain, towels if you need them, and a plunger might be a good idea too. if you find a cheap couch at a low price, by all means go for it! Just don't focus on it just yet.

Once you have your place lined up, start looking for jobs IMMEDIATELY. Add "available to start" a week or so after you plan on being there, and if you get any calls for an interview, inform them of your situation and schedule it for as soon as possible after arriving in town. Now here's what you'll need to have money for at this point: groceries, gas for the trip, food for the trip, a rental truck if you have large furniture to move, enough extra to live from for at least a month in case you don't find a job right away, and emergency funds in case of accident or injury.

Did you register? If so at which places? And for what types of things?

Mommy of 2

My grandmother is from the depression era so for her things need not be any more then what s absolutely esscential. My fiance and I have lived together for over a year now, but we have held off on buying anything decent that we actually wanted because we have been planning our wedding and knew we'd have a shower with the oppertunity to get what we want. I got very cheap boring dishes from a discount store same with flat ware. I have cheap pots and pans and almost no kitchen gadgets or accessories. Also I have little to no home decor aside from pictures. I registered at Pottery Barn and WIlliams-Sonoma. Obviously the Pottery Barn stuff is my dishes, flatware, glasses, home decor ect. And then Williams is kistchenish stuff. I feel like since we technically have enough to get by and I am having at least 1 shower then everything I register for should be an upgrade right? Like I have liveable dishes but I am registered for nicer ones, still or everyday but nice everyday (i didnt register for formal dinnerware) things like that though. How about you? And do you have anything rediculous on your registry that you secretly pray someone buys you even though you know some people think it is rediculous? I have really nice insanely heavy measuring cups and spoons from Williams-Sonoma that are like $30. I really want them and dont actually think anyone will by them, and my mom was disgusted that I registered or them LOL. Ill buy them myself if no one else does.

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We registered at The Bay (HBC), even though our wedding isn't until 2010. Our families wanted us to register early so we can start collecting stuff.
The stuff we registered for is dishes mainly so far, and some kitchen gadgets, a raclette, toaster oven, and indoor grill. We haven't decided on stemware or flatware yet, or any linens.
Our stuff is quite expensive. Our dishes are Denby White Squares, a 5-piece place setting costs around $180. The salt and pepper shakers were $65, and somebody gave those to me as a birthday gift already.

Many people go shopping with a budget in mind and find something at that cost, regardless of whether or not it's a good deal. I'm sure someone might get you the measuring cups, and I don't know why your mom was disgusted, since most people live on their own before they get married, the gifts they get are often an upgrade to what they have already.

The point is that you register for what you like, and of course you aren't expecting any of it, it's just a suggestion to those who would like to buy you a gift.

/going to check out those measuring cups now...

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Classy but cheap restaurant to bring my girlfriend to?

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Ryan

I'm 18, and I wanna take my gf out to dinner, but I don't really have a ton I money to spend, and I also wanna take her to a fairly nice restaurant. Any recommendations?

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Look on Groupon, and get a groupon for a place you will think she will like. Then tell her... "I wanted to take you some place new and I found this great place on groupon so I bought a groupon for us to go!" So, when you see a place on groupon, before you buy it, check out the website of the place and look up other ratings to see what its like (for classiness level)

But what I think the best thing to do is, make her dinner, find out what she likes and then get some fancy recipe online and get really good ingredients, make a nice salad and appetizer, then buy a fancy dessert or make it, you will pay a lot less and you will have better quality food and more of it. Set the table nice, wear some pretty boy sweater, light a candle and then if shes not happy with that, then well, i dont know what to tell you

Planning a trip to Hawaii?

drifter

So I'm planning a trip for my hubby and i on for our anniversary next September. I'm planning on buying te tickets six months in advance. So besides the price of tickets how much would I need to save for food, hotel, car rental fun, etc? I think we will plan to stay for a week. Thanks!

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First you need to decide what activities you're interested in: hiking, swimming and exploring are free. All the islands have that in abundance. If you like to do more "activities" like luau, surf lessons, fine dining. etc. you'll have to change your budget a bit.

You can find good deals by signing up for livingsocial and groupon in Honolulu (only if you want to visit Oahu).

I don't recommend a package deal! Set an alert on kayak.com and keep an eye on ticket prices. Look for fare sales (which do happen to HI from the w. coast!). Then find your ideal hotel based on your budget and needs. (If you want to be on the beach or have a view of it, assume at least $100/night) Choose activities based on your needs and only rent a car for days you want to see the island. Parking can be a hassle and an extra cost (especially on Oahu). I don't recommend group tours because you can't explore on your own, it's not like you're in a foreign country and would get lost by not knowing the language! That way if you just want to lay on the beach for a day, you're not missing out on some pre-arranged trip!

It is more expensive here, but save money by buying groceries to make breakfast, pack a lunch and splurge on a nice dinner.

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