Is it bad that I live at home at the age of 26 if I pay all my own  bills and rent?
594583
no, it's not bad as long as you are responsible and pay your bills and your parents don't have a problem...If you haven't already finished college I would definately take advantage of that before you get married you want to be financially set before you start a family.
1060404
get a job and move out.  you're an adult.
25940
eh that might be iffy if you are trying to get your own apartment. If you move out to live with a friend you can do it right now I believe. However don't quote me as legal advice please, because I'm no lawyer.
401780
Owning your own housing is better in the long run.  The payments are fixed if you have a 30 yr loan, where as, an apartment could and most likely will increase each year of the lease.  Banks are more than willing to loan young Dr's or residents for housing purchases because they know they have a very good future ahead of them!
999941
Trust me, living on your own is not as great as it seems. I personally moved out when I turned 18, and it was very difficult. If circumstances are that you have to, consider going away to college, and living in a dorm (there are grants out there...), the military, or Job Corps. You do not want to move out without a steady job, and at least a few months living expenses in a savings account. The misery of being broke is far worse than dealing with parents (of course if abuse is involved you may want to seek a crisis center in your area for help.)
297818
stay at home and pay your bills
217174
it depends on how you want to live and where you want to live.  Supposedly, i could live like royalty if I were in Mexico because it is much less expensive there to live and I've been working and saving for 20 years.  I couldn't do that here without penalties to my retirement accounts.  You are supposed to work til you are 65.  Unless you win the lotto.  Better start playing!
840104
Two quick suggestions. First you should look for another job. It won't really matter if you own or rent; you will either loose your home and have bad credit or have an eviction on your record. As far as buying a home is concerned I would not unless I had 6-12 months emergency funds for mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, food, gas etc and you had another job lined up.
453427
as early as you want, if you move in with a foster family.\nIf you want to live all by yourself, you should be of age.
715539
You are 24 and living at home still.  You hint that you are still home because your moving out would make parents unhappy.  OK.  Will you still be living home when your parents die at 80?  You never plan to travel, marry, or have a life of your own?  Mommy will still be making your bed when you're 40?  Cutting your meat?  Buying your clothes?  Buddy, you need to grow up, move out, and live like an adult.  Otherwise, you'll never have a life.
89783
It depends what you want to do. Most places will let you rent your own place at any age, as long as you have the money/ credit or someone ele to co-sign for you.
1120907
That arrangement is entirely up to you and your parents. What ever makes all of you comfortable. Some leave, some don't. If you do stay though, you should help contribute to the household income or at least do a decent amount of work around the house to help pay for your keep.
855701
Whenever a fledgling leaves the nest there is concern over whether they can cope or not. Since you are planning on remaining in the same general area and in contact with family and friends there is no reason why you should not rent somewhere for yourself.\n\nYou may find it is easier dealing with the people who make you angry when you dont have to live with them and can just walk away and go home to somewhere else.\n\nSome people do far better emotionally living independantly. You may be one of those people.\n\nYou have discovered the hard way that some problems do take two people to solve and the other person does not always want to resolve anything. The only person you can change is you. The only person you can control is you. \n\nIt is a mature decision to remove yourself from a volatile situation. I would suggest that you do get some counselling as well just to give you some support while you start off your new life as an independant adult.\n\nEarning $400 per week means you should be looking for a rental that is less than $200 per week so you have some money for other expenses. It wont be easy and you wont have much to splash around on fun things but you will manage if you are careful and a bit wise.\n\nYou will need the equivalent of 4 weeks rent for bond and you need to pay 2 weeks rent in advance as well. You will also need money to have power connected and for phone connection. This means that for a $200 per week home you will need to have saved $1300 minimum to get you started. \n\nIf you do not already have some furniture you can choose to buy just the absolute essentials to begin with and add other things later. Check the trading post newspaper each Thursday and read the weekend paper classfied for garage sales to pick up some bargains. \n\nMost of all just take a deep breath and go out there and have yourself a big adventure! And enjoy the process.
598937
I'm 21 and finally getting tired of living at home. So I'm moving out. I'm going to let them know that I'm pursuing my life in the town I go to college; they would probably eventually give me the boot at around 25, I think, if I didn't.
684817
just get a job and pay your own rent, don't live off others.
719521
It sounds like you are really ahead of the game being so dedicated in school and also owning your own home already at so young an age.  If you remember this and focus on what your long term goals are and what rewards will be reaped from your hard work, you will make it!  Can you try taking in a roomate to share your house?  That might help with bills.
31954
Take advantage of your parents while they will let you.  Live at home for the first couple of years then go off if that's what you think you want to do.  It  may not be what your friends are doing, but it's the best thing for you.