It can be difficult to be in a season of life that typically has the greatest amount of change. Whether that is a college career, starting your career, getting married, having kids or a myriad of other changes, it’s especially important that you have a financial plan. There is a lot of mixed information and recommendations around personal finances, so following the first simple benchmarks can set you up for financial success. You should be a lifetime learner in figuring out how to adjust your finances based on the season of life you are in, but in all seasons living within your means. Building a budget and automatically saving toward an emergency fund will ensure that you are carrying this rule out.