<prompt> Human: So long story short: Im living in a pretty rough situation where my parents both N-Parents in their own ways micro-manage everything about me money, free time, etc., and Im at a point that I really need to leave for my emotional health and the possibility of a decent future. Im 22. In a very basic minimum wage job for a South Eastern chain store grocery store cashier with a semester of community college under my belt. Small town without really any rentals or apartments at all for that matter that are a in my price range and b close enough to any commercial areas that would allow me to work without a vehicle. I have no credit cards, debt whatsoever, credit at all, and nothing substantial in savings I think its currently like 8.00. At least half of my paycheck each week goes towards rent, and whats remaining is used up pretty quickly for any other expenses I have for that week gas, phone, groceries, my share of the internet, toiletries, or whatever my parents can come up with to charge me. At the end of the week I try to move whatever I have left into savings, but unfortunately its next to nothing.Im looking at an estimate of about 800.00, possibly less, from federal taxes this year. My parents already have plans for what Im to do with it, but I can usually keep mum about it for a few weeks. Though I cant hide it forever. Ive also taken on the two tax allowances that I qualify for on my paycheck in order to get that little extra right now in hopes that if I owe anything next year Ill be in a better place. Right now its looks like Id be moving to the closest big city as my vehicle and everything even my phone bill are under my parents names. If I decided that I want to move out on my tax refund Ideally it would be out of the state to one of the cities I have friends that are willing to help me out temporarily in Austin, Sacramento, Seattle, Portland, Savannah, but I also know they are high cost of living areas. They all have their pros and cons about why I could move to each one, but the biggest problem boils down to money.No one has ever told me how to save, budget, or any of the things that would go into moving. I had to figure out how to do my own taxes, and while Ive talked to my bankers about it theyre suggestions tend to boil down to either apply for a loan, a credit card, or something of the sort my bank operates out of the grocery store I work at so I dont really expect a lot out of them. I also know that Im running on a bit, but Im also trying to get out all the information that might be useful. Since what Im asking is if there are people that understand money and planning more than me that could offer some advice. Like where good places to start would be if I wanted to move very quickly within the next few months, advice how to make the most of what little Im saving, and anything that is probably just plain common sense that Im missing out on. I know Im probably being very financially unwise wanting to do this, but, for lack of better phrasing, Im running out of options. I need to have some semblance of a life, and my parents are pretty much trying to insure I have nothingno one but what they want for me. Assistant: My parents already have plans for what Im to do with it, but I can usually keep mum about it for a few weeks. Though I cant hide it forever.How so? Youre 22. You should have a private bank account at this point. If you dont have your own bank account, you need one immediately. I use Ally as my main bank completely online and a local credit union of mine offers free checking accounts so I use that in case I have cash deposits Ally doesnt accept cash deposits. If for whatever reason your parents are still attached to your bank account, you need your own immediately.Get everything in your name. Get off your parents phone plan and switch to Cricket or something cheap and affordable. I dont know what to tell you about the car without having to talk to your parents. If its paid off, theyll need to gift it to you, release liability, and youll have to register it with your state DMV and put car insurance on it.As far as moving out, look on craigslist for people offering rooms for rent in their house. This is usually the cheapest option depending on your area. If you plan on getting your own apartment, youre usually going to need a sizeable security deposit first last months rent. If you do move out, be sure to get renters insurance. Its usually very cheap like 15month.If youre asking how to savebudget... sign for a service like Mint.com and link all your accounts. Then either use a spreadsheet or a program like YNAB to create a budget and write out all of your purchases. If you plan on saving more than 8month, you need to know where youre spending all of your money.Good luck.Human: As I said on another comment I have a private bank, but my father in particular likes to micromanage me. I have the things I have to pay for, and he likes to track my work hours and estimate my paycheck. I can tell them Im waiting to file my taxes for some reason or another, but they know Ill have to do it eventually which means my refund will come eventually. I do file separate from them, but I do have to file at some point. Im actually not allowed off the phone plan while living here. Its a topic that has dissolved into arguments over the years. Since its a family plan, which means they can pay less despite me having the cheapest plan, and Ive been told if I dont want to make things simple for the family I can pack my bags. The vehicle isnt even technically mine. Im just allowed to drive it to work. If I want to take over the insurance, fix it up, and then buy it from them I have been told I can. They wont give it to me though, and even if they did its an old 93 GMC thats breaking down to rust and pieces lately.Im definitely thankful for the advice and Im not trying to be oppositional, but its one of the reasons Im having such a hard time with this. My parents are putting up blocks wherever they can in order to keep me here and dependent on them.  <response>: If I want to take over the insurance, fix it up, and then buy it from them I have been told I can.If your relationship with them is dissolving to a point where you are thinking of upping and leaving, this statement might be an out for you. Tell them you need to save up and put your own money aside to buy out the vehicle, then instead use that money to split. 