<prompt> Human: Hey rpersonalfinance Im a 22 year old male whos been clean off heroin for a little over a year now, but before that I was an absolute mess for a few years. I would be spending all of my money on drugs, selling drugs, not working legally, etc. I havent worked a real job in almost 3 years! I also racked up a few thousand dollars in credit card debt which was sold to a debt collector and they started calling me. Hopefully I will be starting this new retail job next week that pays 10hr 20hrsweek. I know thats low, but they know about my history and are willing to help me out. I will be looking for another part time job in the same area to make some more cash. I was never into financeeconomics, but was always a science nerd so Im totally new to all this. Ive been reading here and there, but I was looking for some linksvideos where I could learn more about the basics. Ive been watching the Khan Academy videos, but they really arent teaching me that much about personal finance, saving, etc. Oh, Im also living with my parents now and they are extremely supportive. I dont have to pay bills, they let me use one of their cars, and without them I would be homeless. I will be going back to school to finish my BS in BioChem next fall, but I am trying to save as much money and START TO become financially independent in the meantime. I really need some help guys!EDIT:Besides the FAQ is there anything I should start reading? I really love to readwatch educational videos so I would love to be pointed in the right direction.  <response>: Get rid of your debt by any means possible as soon as you can. Then, save up every penny you earn. You are lucky that you parents are supporting you. Dont let their effort and sacrifice for you go to waste. Spend your Friday and Saturday nights studying instead of going out. It will be worth it by the time you are 30. 