the Secret to Saving Money

[brianmanahan]

i have discoevered that the secret to saving money is simply: dont buy anything that you want!

i used to not be able to save a dime at all, id buy stuff i wanted, eat out, buy nice things, go on trips, etc. and could not save more than 5$ or 10$ a month

so then i started a trasnformation where i buy the cheapest foods, dont buy ANYTHING that i want period, dont go anywhere on vacation, dont do things i want to do, basically dont do or buy anything

and i can save basically a LOT of money now

its not nearly as fun but i think in the long run itll be worth it

 

[blinblue]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL3KuaFvOSc

 

[Doppel]

OP is right but kind of obvious. enjoy blinblue's post.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

The work week kills me.. atleast 30-40 on food in the morning weekly

 

[Fritzo]

So, spend and enjoy life, or save and be bored. Hmmmm.....

 

[brianmanahan]

So, spend and enjoy life, or save and be bored. Hmmmm.....

but then if something bad happens you have money to pay for it!

 

[Mike Gayner]

Wow OP, you must be some kind of genius. So you're saying that if I spend less than I make, the rest will turn into this "savings" you speak of?

 

[brianmanahan]

yes that is exactly what im saying. im also saying you should do it a ridiculous amount so that it hurts, because in a way it is helping you

 

[cardiac]

So, spend and enjoy life, or save and be bored. Hmmmm.....

Find a happy medium. That's what we do. Spend a little, save a little.

 

[sygyzy]

i have discoevered that the secret to saving money is simply: dont buy anything that you want!

i used to not be able to save a dime at all, id buy stuff i wanted, eat out, buy nice things, go on trips, etc. and could not save more than 5$ or 10$ a month

so then i started a trasnformation where i buy the cheapest foods, dont buy ANYTHING that i want period, dont go anywhere on vacation, dont do things i want to do, basically dont do or buy anything

and i can save basically a LOT of money now

its not nearly as fun but i think in the long run itll be worth it

I know you are joking but I think that's what's difficult for those of us who have lives and interests. I think the best savers are people who really are not interested in many things. It's easy not to buy a tennis racket if you don't play tennis. Or not buy a watch if you don't wear one. The difficulty is if you are interested in things, play sports, have hobbies. Then you are suppressing your wants, to save.

 

[sygyzy]

but then if something bad happens you have money to pay for it!

Could you imagine a more depressing life? You don't buy anything you want in order to be prepared for something bad to happen.

 

[Bryophyte]

Your online persona would be more interesting if you developed it a bit further. As it is, you play a role that's just a little too flat and dull to keep people enticed into engaging with it.

Hell, even the "I just farted" type of posts get more than eleven replies in 4.5 hours.

 

[OverVolt]

Actually you should just view everything as an investment. You can't become rich just by saving money.

 

[nageov3t]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL3KuaFvOSc

what about when you have to buy stuff that you can't afford?

looking at you, 10-grand in dental work and shitty insurance.

 

[her209]

The secret is to not want stuff....

 

[mrjminer]

Actually you should just view everything as an investment. You can't become rich just by saving money.

True. I look at buying food like investing in shit.

 

[BoomerD]

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.

This...

The Perspective:Age ratio is an amazing thing. :biggrin:

 

[nageov3t]

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.

but if you don't die, you'll be hungry, thirsty, and sorrowful for you forgot to save for the winter

 

[BoomerD]

This...

The Perspective:Age ratio is an amazing thing. :biggrin:

I'll be damned if I'm gonna leave my kids a dime!!

I need a motorhome with one of these:

 

[Wanescotting]

wrm, we are all living to die. SPEND money on nice things every now and then......after all, you could be "entertaining" us with with a pome one moment, and a car could crash through your house and kill you.

 

[BoomerD]

but if you don't die, you'll be hungry, thirsty, and sorrowful for you forgot to save for the winter

Wait...what? Who the fuck wants to live through winter?

It gets COLD in the winter...

 

[Tweak155]

I save a lot and buy most of the things I want. If it's expensive, I just sometimes wait a few months.

Things under $1000 I can buy without worrying at this rate, there just isn't much that costs over $300 I just really want usually.

 

[brianmanahan]

I know you are joking but I think that's what's difficult for those of us who have lives and interests. I think the best savers are people who really are not interested in many things. It's easy not to buy a tennis racket if you don't play tennis. Or not buy a watch if you don't wear one. The difficulty is if you are interested in things, play sports, have hobbies. Then you are suppressing your wants, to save.

thats the thing, im dead serious. i had hobbies but have stopped doing them because they costed money. 25$ to play a round of golf??? thats 25$ ill never see again. so ill just have to find new hobbies that dont cost money OR be bored. im thinking maybe of trying walking\jogging instead.

 

[Fingolfin269]

thats the thing, im dead serious. i had hobbies but have stopped doing them because they costed money. 25$ to play a round of golf??? thats 25$ ill never see again. so ill just have to find new hobbies that dont cost money OR be bored. im thinking maybe of trying walking\jogging instead.

I wish I could find a decent place to play golf for $25. Maybe I would start playing again.