Q. I just turned 18 and someone mentioned I needed to register for the draft. What is it? Do I have to register?

A. The Selective Service System is an independent federal agency that exists in case the U.S. military needs emergency manpower and needs to reinstate a "draft." Here is how this affects you:

• Registering for Selective Service is not volunteering for military service. It is acknowledging you are eligible for service should the U.S. military need you.
• Almost all men, citizens and aliens ages 18 to 25, must register for the draft. Women are not currently required to register.
• If you don't register, you could be fined up to $250,000, serve up to five years in prison, and become ineligible for Federal Student Aid and some government jobs.
• There are many opportunities to register, including online and at a U.S. Post Office. For more information, visit sss.gov.

Q. I want to move to a new city, but I don't even know where to start.

A. Moving to a new city is intimidating, but here's what you can do to make sure you're ready:

• Check out the cost of living calculator at money.cnn.com/tools.
• Include the cost of moving and potential deposits on a new place.

• Check monster.com and careerbuilder.com.
• Search local or regional job-listing websites.

• Try using craigslist.com or apartments.com.
• Consider short term, furnished or month-to-month agreements if you're not sure how your new city will fit.
• Look for internships that provide housing.

• Check meetup.com to find local organizations and begin networking.

Editor's Note: When answering your questions, brass consults with experienced professionals from a wide spectrum of industries. We utilize their expertise to give you the answers you need, but it's always wise to seek additional opinions from other professionals.

Sources: sss.gov; moving.about.com; collegejournal.com; soyouwanna.com