Originally Posted by Flaps15

My game plan as of now is to be on my own two feet and successful before I begin to think about a family. That's going to be an entirely different and larger expense. But, who knows what the future will hold.

For three years I was on base as is required by the Air Force. My meals and housing were free, obviously. My fourth year, I was in an Apartment, no roommates, raking in all that BAH and BAS. Now, while in school and separated, I have two roommates and eat on the cheaper side of things - but I'm still comfortable.