Being independent has a cost to pay. This means you are on your way and your expenses are no longer shouldered by your parents, but yourself. Yes, you may have all the freedom you want, but now you are the one paying your rent. When you move out of your parents' house, it would be shameful to still expect them to pay your rent. Of course, you need to work to pay for your rent and you start dreaming of buying your own house because you wouldn't want to be a tenant all your life. Though you have a decent job, it seems your salary is not enough to cover your expenses where most of it goes to the rent. Now you observe that you can no longer afford anything you want. When you rent a place, other expenses will follow. You need to pay for your electricity, utility provider, telephone bills, and more. Such are the things you need to consider first once you decide to finally move out. To cope with this huge challenge, you need to start saving now and think of investing some of your money so you can buy your new home soon.