Saving
Build an emergency fund starting with just $20 a week. Automate it and forget it.
- ●Pay yourself first on payday
- ●Aim for 3 months of expenses
- ●Use a separate high-yield savings account
Now Go Get Your Life!Your money. Your life. Your move.
Practical financial education that helps young adults build the money skills and confidence to take control of what comes next.
Core skills
Real-life money skills for real life.
Start small, start now ✦You're more capable than you think ✦Every dollar has a job ✦Progress over perfection ✦Your life, your move ✦Start small, start now ✦You're more capable than you think ✦Every dollar has a job ✦Progress over perfection ✦Your life, your move ✦
Nobody is born knowing this stuff.
Opening a bank account, reading a paycheck, signing a lease — school rarely teaches it, and it's totally normal to feel unsure. The good news? Each one is a skill you can learn in an afternoon. And each one makes you a little more free.
Small steps
Saving $5 today beats planning to save $500 someday.
No judgment
Wherever you're starting from is a perfectly good place to start.
Real freedom
Money skills mean more choices — about work, where you live, and who you become.
About me
Meet Stacy
With over 30 years of experience in human resources and finance, I've seen firsthand how financial confidence can change a person's entire trajectory. I started "Now Go Get Your Life!" after coaching my niece and her friends on what I call "Life Skills 101" — and realizing this guidance could empower so many more people.
I'm passionate about financial education, especially with young adults — because the money habits you build in your teens and twenties shape the rest of your life. This work grows out of my own personal journey of helping folks just like you.
I believe that to whom much is given, much is expected. My mission is to help you build solid money habits from your very first paycheck — so you can confidently say, "Now Go Get Your Life!"
Big moments are coming. Be ready.
Your first paycheck
That feeling when your hard work turns into real money — and you know exactly what to do with it.
Learn the basics
Your first budget
Taking control, one line at a time. Planning isn't restrictive — it's how dreams get funded.
Learn the basics
Your first place
Keys in hand, rent covered, savings growing. That's what getting your life looks like.
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The details
Learn the basics that matter.
Your First Job
Write a resume, ace the interview, and understand what's on your pay stub.
- ●Fill out your W-4 carefully
- ●Know gross vs. net pay
- ●Ask about 401(k) matching — it's free money
Bank Accounts
Checking vs. savings, what to bring, and how to dodge fees.
- ●Bring ID + Social Security number
- ●Pick no-fee, no-minimum accounts
- ●Set up direct deposit and alerts
Budgeting
A simple 50/30/20 plan you can run from your phone.
- ●50% needs, 30% wants, 20% savings
- ●Track spending for one week
- ●Give every dollar a job
Credit
What a credit score is and how to build a strong one early.
- ●Pay every bill on time
- ●Keep card use under 30% of your limit
- ●Check your free report at annualcreditreport.com
Renting
How much rent you can afford, lease red flags, and deposits.
- ●Keep rent under ~30% of income
- ●Read the full lease before signing
- ●Photograph everything on move-in day
Run the numbers
Quick, no-stress calculators. Plug in your numbers — nothing is saved or shared.
Saving
Savings goal
Save $150/month (about $35/week) to hit your goal.
First job
Paycheck budget (50/30/20)
A simple starting rule: split every dollar into needs, wants, and your future.
- Needs (rent, food, bills): $600
- Wants (fun, eating out): $360
- Savings & debt: $240
Renting
Rent affordability
Aim for rent around $750/month or less. Many landlords want gross income of 3× rent.
Money glossary
The words adults throw around — explained in plain English.
Open the glossaryTest yourself, earn badges
Get every answer right to unlock a milestone badge. Retry as much as you like.
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Your future is ready for you.
You've built the foundation. Now it's time to turn that knowledge into your own success story.
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