I keep trying to put money away for something good, I don't know what that is yet. I finally got my refund check and I've paid some bills out of it but I keep getting the urge to buy something that I don't need. Today tested me quit a bit, I stopped into the sporting goods store to get come reloading supplies and on the rack they have a pump action .308 that's set up like an AR.
I want this so bad but I really don't have any need for it at all....... but I want it......
shake_the_disease:
As someone who has been doing the adult thing of trying to save every month, I find it's best to budget a little bit of that savings (say 5-10%) toward stuff that makes you happy. Otherwise, it gets really boring really quickly just responsibly saving all the time. I think the important thing is that you've already recognized the need for financial responsibility. Many people don't even realize that. For example, when I was younger, I never thought about any of that stuff, and just spent whatever I made. The first time I lost my job though, I realized "holy shit, that came out of nowhere", and it taught me an important lesson to be prepared financially. That being said, just being financially responsible is no fun either. So as long as you come to an agreement with yourself about what percentage you're willing to give up every month toward the things that make you happy, and stick to that, I find that it works out pretty well. Whatever you do, just stay away from putting any of that fun stuff on credit. That's where the real mess is. Good luck!