Change is constant sa国际传媒� especially when yousa国际传媒檙e young. Chances are yousa国际传媒檒l cycle through a few moves, job changes and romantic relationships as you establish your life as a young adult.

Each development in these three big areas of your life brings financial challenges, too. You might need a new wardrobe for the dream job you just landed. Dating isnsa国际传媒檛 cheap and moving is almost always expensive, no matter how far you go. Here are ways to manage the cost of change.

Housing changes

Moving is a logistical and financial challenge, but you can mitigate some of the stress and expense.

sa国际传媒淗aving a plan is always key,sa国际传媒� says Lacey Langford, an accredited financial counsellor. sa国际传媒淭hink through the steps of your move and the costs that go along with it.sa国际传媒� The earlier you start planning, the more time you have to research, minimize and save for expenses you identify.

Try out a few easy ways to save money:

COMPARE MOVERS. Prices vary among moving companies. Some will require more movers to haul your stuff or higher hourly rates, which can drive up the price. Check the prices of three to five before choosing.

THINK BEYOND DIY MOVING TRUCKS. Hauling stuff on your own? Rather than using one of the go-to truck rental companies, check out rental car companies. See whether you can save money by selling or donating nonessential items and moving only what fits in a rental van. Depending on your move, you could save hundreds.

SHOP USED. Rather than buying a new sofa or area rug, check out local antique shops or secondhand stores. You may be able to save money and get a unique item at the same time.

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Relationship changes

Relationship changes could mean your and your partnersa国际传媒檚 money is moving closer together sa国际传媒� or further apart. Whether yousa国际传媒檙e shacking up or breaking up, the key to managing finances is communication.

JOINING FINANCES. First, have a deep, honest conversation. Talk about your money history, including things like how your parents managed their money, your current financial standing and your future financial goals, advises wealth psychology expert Kathleen Burns Kingsbury.

sa国际传媒淗aving this conversation does three things: First, it breaks the money silence. Second, it helps you understand each othersa国际传媒檚 money mindsets, and third, you get buy-in on how yousa国际传媒檙e going to pay bills and take on financial challenges,sa国际传媒� Burns Kingsbury says.

Next, plan how you want to handle your joint finances. Burns Kingsbury suggests checking in every six months or so to keep the dialogue going and ensure the plan is working for both of you.

SEPARATING FINANCES. Breaking up has added complexity when yousa国际传媒檝e commingled finances. But a level head sa国际传媒� and outside help if needed sa国际传媒� can make it less painful.

Sit down and talk through each account you share, Burns Kingsbury advises. Come to an agreement about how yousa国际传媒檒l handle things like co-signed loans and authorized usership on accounts. Consider bringing in a third-party mediator to facilitate the conversation if you cansa国际传媒檛 do it amicably. A trusted friend or financial coach could be helpful.

A new job

Job changes can advance your career and bump up your pay. But there may be financial trade-offs.

sa国际传媒淎 new job can be exciting, but take the time to not make an impulsive decision,sa国际传媒� says Thomas Nitzsche, communications lead at Money Management International, a credit counselling agency.

Think through potential costs to see if yousa国际传媒檒l come out ahead, including:

BENEFITS. Consider total compensation. The new job might bring a bump in pay, but lesser benefits may offset it. For instance, if the medical coverage isnsa国际传媒檛 as robust as your former employersa国际传媒檚, you may end up forking over more for co-pays and prescriptions.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES. A new job can change your day-to-day life drastically, including what you wear, how you eat and how much time you spend travelling.

Consider how a new commute could cost you sa国际传媒� in both money and time. The less time you have to make dinner after work, for example, the more you may end up eating out. Also, think about whether you need a new wardrobe. Run through your budget and make sure yousa国际传媒檝e accounted for expenses that could pop up.

YOUR RETIREMENT ACCOUNT. Donsa国际传媒檛 leave your retirement account languishing with your former employer. Yousa国际传媒檒l likely want to roll it into your new employersa国际传媒檚 plan. But check the fees and investment options that come with it; you might be better off with a second retirement account to contribute to after you get the company match.

This column was provided to The Associated Press by the personal finance website NerdWallet.

Sean Pyles Of Nerdwallet, The Associated Press

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