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Originally Posted by Cowperson
Set up a few accounts for different things . . . . for a trip, for a condo purchase and yes, for spending foolishly. Pay yourself first and you'll see those other accounts will give you some emotional satisfaction as well as they grow.
Cowperson
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Quoted for truth. I don't make a whole heck of a lot of money right now (in fact I'm technically under the poverty line) but by smart budgeting and not spending beyond my means I am able to save for things I want. At the beginning of every month I pay off all my bills/mortgage/everything else. Then I put what I can afford into my "vacation" account. For how much I make it takes a while but if I can keep it up I should be able to have a very nice (read hostels) vacation in europe next summer. After I'm finished all my schooling these practices should really come in handy.
I'm with the others though. Is there a picture of this $750 cell phone anywhere? I would like to see it.