I turned 24 yesterday and still live with my parents, but outside the family home in a bungalow, which for me is the best of both worlds. I get the freedom and independance a guy my age needs, plus the security of having my family close by. I have younger sisters and enjoy watching them grow up, the youngest is five. I pay my bills, pick up after myself and put money away. within 12 months I will be purchasing an investment property and will continue living at home and watching my investment grow. For as long as I am welcome here I will stay and get the financial headstart many people don't get. I always promised myself I would not move out until I can buy. I refuse to pay off someone else's mortgage. When I am old and grey and have children I will offer for them to stay with me as long as it takes, only I will make sure they invest more money earlier than I have.