<prompt> Human: Hi rpersonalfinance!So Im a 19 yo student working part time and need some help. Im trying to save my money to invest it in an IRA but I keep getting caught up paying for part of my tuition to help my parents. I just dont want to start investing too late and screw myself over. Is what Im doing okay? The 1,000 minimum always seems to get caught up in other payments. Is there anything else I can do? I know Im probably overreacting but I want to make sure Im secure in the future! Thank you.  <response>: First, loose the entitled attitude. You paying part of your tuition is not helping your parents out. Their paying part of your tuition is them helping you out. Be grateful. Wait until you have graduated and have a full-time job, and then start the IRA. 