>take what you make per check
>take what your expenses are
> total up monthly income from job, and any other sources
>total up your expenses, utilities, car insurance etc.
> now prioritize on what you need to pay for, and cut back on what you don't need
>only eat out on occasions
>don't buy things you want that are not as expensive as things you REALLY want ie videogames, or accessories/ other electronics
>take a set amount of money out of your check every payday if you can and put it away for safe keeping/
I make $13/hr and almost $800 every check and only recently have calmed down on my spending, still have figures i have to save for in nov/dec, but those two months are perfect for overtime.
