<prompt> Human: Im a full time college student looking to try this independent thing where I get a job and start paying for my own expenses so I can lift the financial burden off my parents. Only thing holding me back is my lack of knowledge in personal finance. Will a part-time job, working at minimum wage for 2 years be enough to reach my goal?How much would taxes take from my income?How do investments work and where should I start?Im really clueless, so any advice is appreciated.  <response>: Will a part-time job, working at minimum wage for 2 years be enough to reach my goal?This is third grade math, not personal finance.Assuming federal minimum wage and part time means 20 hoursweek and you work every week for two years, youll earn 15k before tax 7.25 x 20 x 52 x 2. 15k25k so either some of my assumptions are wrong or no, you cant. 