<prompt> Human: Im a virtual assistant currently working up to 30-35 hoursweek. Im trying to work as many hours as possible but still learning to balance homesocialwork life: Client 1 - 18hr at 20-25 hoursweek Client 2 - 16hr at 10 hoursweek Client 3 - 200monthI work from home where I live with my family. I dont pay: Rent Most groceries Health insurance until I age out Car payment insurance its considered a family car that I use Phone family planRough monthly expenses: Student loans - 750, my dad pays for two others worth 400 Eating out - 50 Groceries - 20 Gas - 30 low since I work from home, but likely to increase - recently got an SO and I drive to him Hobbiesfrivolous shit - 20 SocialAlcohol - 50I can definitely cut down on eating out, hobbiesfrivolous shit, and socialalcohol.I pay for everything except loans with my credit card, which is always paid back on time and in full.In the bank: Checking - 2k Savings - 3kDue to family conflicts, I would not like to stay at home for long, but Im not desperate to leave. I would like to take on more expenses in the meantime so that it wont be a big financial shock when I do leave.Question: What would be the best expense to take on to gain more independence?As stated, I dont pay for all of my student loans. I pay most of them and my dad helps with the rest. But I always pay the minimum, sometimes a negligible bit above.Questions: Should I take over all of the payments? Should I pay above the minimum?I have never filed taxes before. I know its different for self-employed people, and I plan on doing much more research soon.Question: Is there a general percentage I should plan to put away for taxes? Or does it vary widely such that I should just do the straight research?I recognize Im in a fortunate position, having my parents cover so much of my expenses. I want to focus on what I can do to move forward from where I am now. Thank you so much for any advicefeedback in advance!  <response>: Finding a higher paying job should be first priority 