No matter how you spend it, we all want it.  Think about it.  Where do you get your money from now?  Your parents?  Your job?  Or do you dig through the couch cushions for your Friday night cash?

However you get it, sooner or later you'll be on your own...and then what ?

Don't worry...the Mad Money Room is here to help.

First of all, you need a Reality Check.  You're finally on your own, no more 'rents looking over your shoulder.  Where do you start?  What do you buy?  What can you really afford?  You'll be surprised at the answers.

Once you've done that, ask yourself: "Should I Buy It?"  Is it something you really need, or just something you desperately want?  Take our quiz and find out the truth (don't worry, your secrets are safe with us).

Don't stop there.  How savvy do you think you are about money?  Think you have the Midas Touch?  Prove it!  Take our Personal Money Survey and we'll rate your money smarts.  The "buck" stops here.

Okay, we'd love to take all the credit for bringing you all this cool stuff but we had help.  The Jump$tart Coalition provided us with all this unbelievable information and just to make it fun, they've put together a number of daily financial tips for you.  Check-out the Jump$tart Tip Of The Day and find out what you've been doing right (or wrong) with you're money.

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