Adulthood timeline By JonathanNI 2026 Graduate Highschool 2027 Go to college and Major in Finance 2029 Graduate college and get first finance accounting job 2032 Earn CPA certification or MBA for career advancement. 2036 Get a promotion or switch to a higher-paying finance role 2037 Get Married 2038 Buy first house 2040 Have kids 2042 Start side business and invest 2045 Achieve a senior role in finance 2050 Pay off as much debt as possible 2053 Mentor young finance majors 2056 Early retirement 2057 Try new hobbies 2058 Travel extensively or pursue personal passions 2066 Settle down with wife