<prompt> Human: We are familiar with dead end jobs, the ones that lead nowhere but because you need to pay rent its the only option. Yet, you are wanting to escape but you cannot. Well, not only am I a guy in his mid 20s working this type of job...I am also a guy who is living a dead end life a well. Ill explain:-I am a male in his mid 20s who still relies on his parents for help with finances Cell Phone bill and partial rent payments. Obviously, I do not feel good about this and by no means a mooch, quite frankly I am embarrassed. I would love to be financially free and independent from my parents but unsure how to do this...considering my job is paycheck to paycheck and only covers the basic necessities.-Also, just like most people I would love to be somewhat comfortable in the event I want to start my own life and be my own person such as being able to purchase a car, home, and heck..even possibly move to another state. Ive already graduated college and do not want to go back to school again get in debt again and completely puzzled on how to fix my life. I feel stuck, I dont feel sorry for myself or want others to do the same because I am trying my very best. In simple words, I feel completely helpless to the point that I might need a miracle to happen.So Reddit, can anyone else relate to my situation? I understand there is not a secret or perfect answer but I am just frustrated to be stuck financially and feel like there is no way out. Thank you!  <response>: If your life was a movie this part would be a montage. Make a challenge of trying to find every possible way to save money. Go through all of your belongings, what can you do without and sell on craigslist. Ive been in the same spot, still kind of am. I made an account on Mint, which really helped me track all of this and set goals to follow. Youre doing fine, keep it up. 