| First and last month's rent and everything you consider essential to have when you move in. Cross off things you already have and can take with you. Start checking Freecycle and craigslist for deals on things you wouldn't mind buying used. Check stores for deals on things you would want new. Figure out a rough total and how much your budget would allow you to put aside out of each pay. This will give you a rough estimate of the time until you can move out. Pare the list down. :-) Buy a calendar and mark your expected move date on it. Every time you purchase something towards your goal, write it on the calendar and cross it off your list. The time will go much more quickly than you expect.
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