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Based on my son's experience when he was in the Marine Corps, it seems like all young military personnel have a giant “screw me” sign on their foreheads when they go to buy a car or rent an apartment in a military town. I can’t believe how many horror stories I hear about these good people being taken advantage of. My promise to you is that I will always share as much info with you as possible about anything I know so you don’t get ripped off or pissed off just because someone didn’t want to be honest and/or tell you how something really works!

That said, this book is a great resource for both men and women: It explains in short, simple terms many critical topics such as the basics of banking and budgeting, income taxes, buying a car, interest rates, renting an apartment, contracts, marriage and eventually how to prepare for a job interview once your contract is up.

It also contains information as to how your social security number ties into your credit score and to identity theft. This might be important to you, because I’m hearing more and more stories about parents using/borrowing/stealing their kids’ social security numbers while they’re deployed because they think they’re helping you "build your credit". Yeah, I don’t think so! So read all about it and decide what works best for you!

So shop now! When you have to pack light for that next deployment, I strongly suggest you get the Kindle app for your smartphone and get the Kindle version from Amazon ASAP. I set the book up with links for everything so you can tap on any topic in the table of contents and get to it as fast as you need to.

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"I have seen many people show up to the Fleet in the Marine Corps that would strongly benefit from this book. They often have little to no idea how to conduct themselves as adults in regards to their finances, living arrangements, lines of credit, and their effect on other peoples’ lives. People that are transitioning from high school to the adult world should read this during their student career."

Sergeant Jason D. Paul, United States Marine Corps

"Hey Jan! I got your book today and I already read it and I’m gonna tell you what: every school should give it to a kid for a graduation gift.

Girl, you touched on everything that a child needs to know when they graduate! You couldn’t have written a better book! And I don’t think there’s one out there like this, anywhere.

They need to teach a course with this, hand it out as a handbook. I’m telling ya: It was totally awesome. I’m so excited about getting to give it as a gift! Awesome, awesome, awesome, wonderful job!"

Cheryl (Beauregard) Owen, Mom

"You know those responsibilities you just don’t quite have a grasp on yet? Like filing your W-2 forms, or balancing your checking account, or registering to vote? Well, this book covers it all. Perfect timing for your first taste of independence — it even touches on tattoos and piercing etiquette in job interviews!" (Read more)

Becker College Admissions Team – Becker College

"I can’t tell you how much I appreciated reading your book! As I read it, I couldn’t help but think about the people that cross my path. This book needs to be in the hands of EVERY high school graduate! Thank you Jan, for such enlightenment to so many!"

Sabrina Reesor - Realty One Group Southwest, Mom

"My friend Jan wrote this book - for sale on Amazon, blatant plug, LOL! For all my FB friends who have a teenager or young adult, I recommend this as a grad gift or stocking stuffer. Not only is it a good "hint" it's a lot of sound advice for those about to enter the real world! So proud of you Jan Nast!"

Gaylene Thayer - IT Trainer and Training Developer, Mom