Skip to content
  • Register

    • What do you spend your money on?

    Posts: 2,485 Member
    edited February 5 in Chit-Chat
    When you find yourself with a bit of extra money what do you do with it?

    Personally I spend any extra funds on new collectibles, books and comics.

    I also tend to spend a disgusting amount of money on my hair.


    What about you?

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register
    «13

    Replies

    • Posts: 122 Member
      extra money? what's that? If we had it, it'd either go on bills or food. Then clothes. Then kids.
    • Posts: 74
      the kiddo, clothes, entertainment - in that order!
    • Posts: 2,724 Member
      Hookers and blow.
    • Posts: 171 Member
      Vacations! This year I went to Texas (to visit family and friends), Pennsylvania (to visit family), Niagara Falls, New York City, Chincoteague Island, and I will be going to India in a couple of months!

      But above all -- I try to save a good portion of my money because I plan to be buying a house in the next couple of years. :)
    • Posts: 2,485 Member
      Hookers and blow.

      That's a lad!
    • Posts: 9,151 Member
      There's a wonderful cupcake shop, Coco Cupcakes, about 1 km from my house. Delicious! Also, cheap games from GOG and/or Steam to help me forget how pathetic my life is.
    • Posts: 2,485 Member
      Vacations! This year I went to Texas (to visit family and friends), Pennsylvania (to visit family), Niagara Falls, New York City, Chincoteague Island, and I will be going to India in a couple of months!

      But above all -- I try to save a good portion of my money because I plan to be buying a house in the next couple of years. :)

      The only time I can bring myself to save money is if it is for a vacation. I'm awful at saving
    • Posts: 171 Member
      show previous quotes

      The only time I can bring myself to save money is if it is for a vacation. I'm awful at saving

      I agree! Saving can be difficult but vacations make it totally worth it.

      I actually created an excel that tracks all of my monthly spending (by categories) and I can easily see how much I spend on average in a particular area (like gas, food, clothes, pets, etc). It really helps me decrease some categories and I have been able to save a ton of money since I started monitoring!
    • Posts: 303 Member
      Lately I've been spending a bit of my extra money on building up my own home "gym" (i.e. weights, bench, etc.)

      Also bought a kitten last week, so...toys for him.

      Usually, I save for vacations. I went to Thailand/Cambodia/Vietnam in July-August. I'm looking to maybe adding China to the itinerary for next summer.
    • Posts: 2,485 Member
      show previous quotes

      I agree! Saving can be difficult but vacations make it totally worth it.

      I actually created an excel that tracks all of my monthly spending (by categories) and I can easily see how much I spend on average in a particular area (like gas, food, clothes, pets, etc). It really helps me decrease some categories and I have been able to save a ton of money since I started monitoring!

      I should really do that.
    • Posts: 964 Member
      Ulta, Sephora, shoes, home gym stuff :smile:
    • Posts: 2,485 Member
      Lately I've been spending a bit of my extra money on building up my own home "gym" (i.e. weights, bench, etc.)

      Also bought a kitten last week, so...toys for him.

      Usually, I save for vacations. I went to Thailand/Cambodia/Vietnam in July-August. I'm looking to maybe adding China to the itinerary for next summer.

      I was in Thailand/Vietnam in September. We just missed each other! :)
    • Posts: 3,670 Member
      Art supplies and dance shoes!
    • Posts: 406 Member
      My husband and I live off of one income, and we save 25% of it. With the rest, it covers rent, car payment, groceries, a small fun/restaurant budget. Outside of that we don't really buy anything. In fact, I'm a little envious - I tend to get a haircut about once every 6 months. I really want to go get something funky done, and maybe a bright crazy color, but I can't stand to think of spending so much money on it.
    • Unknown
      Unknown
      This content has been removed.
    • Posts: 2,485 Member
      My husband and I live off of one income, and we save 25% of it. With the rest, it covers rent, car payment, groceries, a small fun/restaurant budget. Outside of that we don't really buy anything. In fact, I'm a little envious - I tend to get a haircut about once every 6 months. I really want to go get something funky done, and maybe a bright crazy color, but I can't stand to think of spending so much money on it.

      My colour is actually the cheapest part, if you want to try an out there colour try the Special Effects or Directions home dyes. They're brilliant
    • Posts: 303
      If we actually get some extra money it goes to buying clothes.

      If I could buy anything it'd be a spa visit.
    • Posts: 355 Member
      Creatine, tuna and ramen. :wink:
    • Posts: 290 Member
      I'm a sucker for makeup, hair products, and clothes.

      I'm also a sucker for buying my kid new things.
    • Posts: 279
      Pop Tarts and food :)
    • Posts: 104 Member
      I'm trying to buy a house
    • Posts: 185
      I try to pay down bills and buy stuff for my son. My boyfriend likes to put a little extra in the stock market...which I don't understand. :/ I'd rather buy a home honestly!
    • Posts: 14,025 Member
      Bills, food, gas, investments, and a bit of disposable money.
    • Posts: 14,025 Member
      I try to pay down bills and buy stuff for my son. My boyfriend likes to put a little extra in the stock market...which I don't understand. :/ I'd rather buy a home honestly!

      Do you understand the power of compounding interest? Investing in the stock market doesn't mean you're not saving for a home.
    • Posts: 156 Member
      the kiddo, clothes, entertainment - in that order!

      yup. After entertainment then comes hair/nails.
    • Posts: 1,107 Member
      After my mortgage, car payment, other boring adult bills are paid, and some money is put into savings...I buy nail polish. Lots of nail polish! And get massages.
    • Posts: 595 Member
      show previous quotes

      Do you understand the power of compounding interest? Investing in the stock market doesn't mean you're not saving for a home.

      I have several investments and at some point they could buy me a home, or at least a large chunk for a down payment. Though in all honesty I'm thinking it may be a good idea to keep it for retirement with the way social security is looking these days.
    • Posts: 14,025 Member
      show previous quotes

      I have several investments and at some point they could buy me a home, or at least a large chunk for a down payment. Though in all honesty I'm thinking it may be a good idea to keep it for retirement with the way social security is looking these days.

      If you want my unasked for opinion, keep the money invested and start saving for a healthy down payment, especially if you don't already have a separate retirement fund.
    • Posts: 945 Member
      back child support and taxes
    • Posts: 1,053 Member
      Entertainment, travel & clothes :heart:
    This discussion has been closed.

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register

    Quick Links

    Categories