How to...Spend your life savings
Katie Judd
Issue date: 9/18/06 Section: Op/Ed
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How To... Spend your Life Savings!
Once you hit the age of 18 and sometimes 17 credit card hustlers try to bribe young people into buying credit cards. Not to mention when your this age if you have money in your pocket it's burning a hole.
Day 1: Buy 100 Packs of cigarettes!
Actually, you could save a lot of money by either not smoking or not smoking as much. For instance a pack of cigarettes cost on average anywhere from four dollars to six dollars. So if you smoke one pack a day that equals $31.50 a week. Then... well you do the math!
Day 2: Go out to eat at Outback Steakhouse every night!
Everybody knows that eating out is very expensive, and going to Walmart to grocery shop is not the funniest. So why not take a friend with you? Both of you could get a cart and have a race to see who gets all their groceries first. Or you can catch up on all the gossip going around.
Day 3: Wear nothing but Gucci and Prada!
I know having that shirt with the "American Eagle" tag on it makes the shirt so much better. BUT did you know that you can shop at stores like TJ Max, Gordman's, and YES Wal Mart and find some pretty cool in-style clothes.
Day 4: Max Out Your Credit Cards!
Do NOT get a credit card unless you ABSOLUTELY need one. It may seem like a good idea, but don't be a sucker. Those guys sitting behind the desk are NOT there to help you. They're there to make money. Worry about your credit later.
Day 5: Take your dates on a limo ride to the country club for dinner!
Actually don't, unless its free. Don't be afraid to take a date on a picnic or just to a coffee house. Take advantage of the atmosphere that allows you to get to know your date on a more personal basis. Or if coffee or a picnic is not appealing to you, rent a movie and buy popcorn.
Day 6: Leave a penny tails up for the next person!
Like the old saying goes, "Find a penny pick it up all day long you'll have good luck" Keeping all your spare change can actually make a difference when it is all put together.
So now consider yourself trained professionally on HOW TO be a tightwad!
Happy Spending!!
Once you hit the age of 18 and sometimes 17 credit card hustlers try to bribe young people into buying credit cards. Not to mention when your this age if you have money in your pocket it's burning a hole.
Day 1: Buy 100 Packs of cigarettes!
Actually, you could save a lot of money by either not smoking or not smoking as much. For instance a pack of cigarettes cost on average anywhere from four dollars to six dollars. So if you smoke one pack a day that equals $31.50 a week. Then... well you do the math!
Day 2: Go out to eat at Outback Steakhouse every night!
Everybody knows that eating out is very expensive, and going to Walmart to grocery shop is not the funniest. So why not take a friend with you? Both of you could get a cart and have a race to see who gets all their groceries first. Or you can catch up on all the gossip going around.
Day 3: Wear nothing but Gucci and Prada!
I know having that shirt with the "American Eagle" tag on it makes the shirt so much better. BUT did you know that you can shop at stores like TJ Max, Gordman's, and YES Wal Mart and find some pretty cool in-style clothes.
Day 4: Max Out Your Credit Cards!
Do NOT get a credit card unless you ABSOLUTELY need one. It may seem like a good idea, but don't be a sucker. Those guys sitting behind the desk are NOT there to help you. They're there to make money. Worry about your credit later.
Day 5: Take your dates on a limo ride to the country club for dinner!
Actually don't, unless its free. Don't be afraid to take a date on a picnic or just to a coffee house. Take advantage of the atmosphere that allows you to get to know your date on a more personal basis. Or if coffee or a picnic is not appealing to you, rent a movie and buy popcorn.
Day 6: Leave a penny tails up for the next person!
Like the old saying goes, "Find a penny pick it up all day long you'll have good luck" Keeping all your spare change can actually make a difference when it is all put together.
So now consider yourself trained professionally on HOW TO be a tightwad!
Happy Spending!!
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