The Game of Real Life: Tips for Being a Responsible Adult (Infographic) You have to take the plunge eventually.

By Grace Reader

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You may have just graduated, gotten your first real job and hope to move out of your parents' house. Whether you like it or not, welcome to adulthood. Many decisions await as you take on this process.

Do you take vacations? What kind of car do you buy? Do you have children? How expensive are kids, anyways?

It's no secret that being a responsible adult is hard, but here are some suggestions, in the form of the below infographic from PathSource, to make it easier.

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Being an adult (Infographic)
Grace Reader

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Grace Reader is a former editorial intern at Entrepreneur.com and a current freelance contributor. She is a third year journalism and media communication major at Colorado State University. Grace is the PR and marketing manager at Colorado State University's Off-Campus Life, and a sports anchor at CTV Channel 11. 

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