<prompt> Human: Link to Original PostFirst of all, THANK YOU all so much for validating how I feel about this situation. I have made the decision to leave, however I need some help figuring out how to shuffle my money around in order to make things work. The apartment I found has no move in fees or deposit thanks to the company that I work for. I just found out I have 722 on a credit card. 200 should be refunded back to me at some point because I overpaid a medical service that insurance ended up covering, but Im not sure when that will post. I think the card is zero interest, but I still need to confirm with Capital One. So, heres a more thorough breakdown of what Im working with:IncomeMoney 3000 emergency fund Approx. 1000 pay check on the way, should post to my account Friday 540 in checkingExpenses 722 credit card due 34 768 rent due at move in, which can be up to 14 days from now 50 internet still in school - all classes online, Comcast is the only option 300 car payment due 213Utilities dont post until 45 days after move in.Im unsure of how much Ill need to spend on stocking my pantry my boss offered to go with me to CostCo because she has a membership and basic cooking supplies which I plan on finding at Goodwill. How can I shuffle things around to get through this first month? Is it even possible?Thanks!---Edit: I just confirmed with Capital One that the card is 0 interest until August. Thats a relief. Assistant: Its very possible. As far as how much you need to spend on that first month for food; well; costs will be higher than what you can expect for the future because you dont have anything yet.if youre trying to conserve as much as your emergency fund as possible, especially since your credit card is zero interest, you dont have to pay the total amount due, just the minimum. The rent, car payment, and internet adds up to 1118. You are about to get 1000 and you already have 540, leaving you with roughly 420.Thats without dipping into your emergency fund, not spending any money on food or gas, making any payments on your CC which isnt due until march. When do you get paid again?Does the apartment have a microwave? Not all do. Do you have any cooking utensils or dishware to eat off of? Eventually youll need to buy all that stuff- but at first, Id get by with as little as possible.Just to give you an idea, I cook a lot of pulled pork when Im trying to be really frugal. It needs a slow cooker though 20?, and then a 10 think of pulled pork and some bbq sauce 4 big bottle, can use for multiple cooking episodes and dr pepper 1 for bottle, will only use 2 cups though. It makes like six to eight different portions which I put in tupperware and eat a lot of.Other people really like sandwiches since you dont really need any utensils or cookware to make them. I think youre gonna be fine, but moving out for the first time has a lot of start up costs. I didnt read all the first thread- do you need to buy furniture or anything?Human: I have a bed, dresser, night stand and coffee table. Dont really care about other furniture until things are stable. There is no microwave; I was hoping to find one and a crock pot at Goodwill. I have no cooking utensils or dishware. My kitchen will be literally starting from scratch. Thats what is scary.  <response>: Dont worry about starting a kitchen from scratch - weve all been there. It takes time! Start with the basics - a pot, a pan, wooden spoons, at least one set of utensils and dishware.Eat simple for a while, starting with pasta, sauce, maybe add meat. Build your spices and equipment based on the recipes that you find. Youll get there. 