First job post-grad trying to figure out what my taxes will be in NC...

[Donald LaFell]

I've lived in SC my entire life but unfortunately my job is going to be too far away to hop the border like my parents did all these years. I know it's different for everybody but I'm just looking for some anecdotal evidence from other guys/girls in the same position. 

 

My job looks to be providing around 4600 dollars a month. I'm trying to live frugally to pay off student loans(not a large amount fortunately) and build investments quickly. I'm also not sure how soon I'll have to support my parents depending on how straight their finances and health are. 

 

When I do simple calculations it looks like my take home pay just from taxes will be about 3200 to 3400 dollars a month. Does that sound about right? 

 

I hopefully can remain living as modestly as I do now,  but I'd love to hear that the gubment isn't taking as much of my paycheck as I'm estimating!

 

 

[Ja Rhule]

Sounds about right. Then add to that health benefits, life, ltd and u got about $3000.

[Donald LaFell]

Thanks.I'm trying keep rent and utilities to only about 25% of my income. I tried not to be naive but it's still amazing how quick paychecks shrink!

[Panthro]

Don't balk at having roommates. I wasted thousands on living solo when there is no point

[Donald LaFell]

I will definitely have roomates. The place I'm looking at right now is awesome but it may be pushing 33% of my take home pay.

[pstall]

If you get roommates squirrel away as much as you possibly can.

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