I really want to buy my own computer. I have been saving
my money for a few years now and have around $900. Now that I have enough for a
computer, I’m starting to freak out. Should I really spend all that money at
one time?
Good for you for saving so diligently, babe! When it comes
to spending your hard-earned moolah, only you can decide what’s worth your
entire savings…or even a small part of it. If you’re having second thoughts now
that your goal is within reach, consider your quandary carefully. It might be
helpful to go to a computer store just to see what your money could buy. If you
want to spend all $900, you could probably get a pretty good comp. But for a
fraction of that—say just a couple hundred bucks—you could purchase a portable
netbook or tablet.
Also consider the other savings goals that are coming up. If
you’re going to be driving soon, you might want to keep saving the money you
make for a car. If there’s a pricey camp you want to enroll in during the
summer, your money could go toward that. Or, you could keep it handy for
college.
As I said before, only you can decide what to spend your
money on and when to spend it. If it’s burning a hole in your pocket, consider
purchasing something fabulous now and saving the rest for later. Or, divvy it
up on small purchases—a little for an MP3 player, some more for a cute pair of
boots. The choice is up to you!
oney could go toward that. Or, you could keep it handy for
college.
As I said before, only you can decide what to spend your
money on and when to spend it. If it’s burning a hole in your pocket, consider
purchasing something fabulous now and saving the rest for later. Or, divvy it
up on small purchases—a little for an MP3 player, some more for a cute pair of
boots. The choice is up to you!
BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 10/8/2011 12:00:00 AM
POSTED IN life, On the Job