There is a smarter way to approach budgets sexy, and it starts with knowing a few key details. This guide covers them, along with tips you can apply immediately.
Key Takeaways
- Sometimes I like to stare at my investment accounts and watch my dollars work hard for me.
- Other times, I’m a glutton for punishment and pick to focus on all the places my money runs off to instead.
- What else have I got going on?
- Here’s the code to decipher my results: Red = Bad decision Green = Excellent decision!
Tips That Make a Difference
Right now I pick the punishment ;) And since I’ve at no point consciously made a list of the all-time largest expenses of my life, I thought - why not now? Worth noting: so sit back, grab your coffee/tea/cocaine, and soak in the largest purchases of my adult life… You can make fun of me afterwards, but not until you divulge yours too (might not be so hilarious then!).
Orange = J$ in the dog house… The Largest Purchases of my Adult Life: House @ $360,000 , Now our rental property by default. Babies (x2) @ $28,185.49+++ , Those +’s mean it’s growing, FAST.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
More importantly, both the kids, and the costs! Toyota Highlander @ $23,000 , Since sold during the Gas Crisis of ’08, and J’s Crisis of Having Car Payments circa the same time period ;) Despite my wife saying it’s a bad concept since “one day we’ll have kids and it’ll come in handy.” Oops.
Financial website @ $15,000 , Also since sold, to re-focus and store up nuts last year. Wifey’s Engagement Ring @ $7,800 , I said it best back in 2009: “Some say it should [cost] 6 paychecks worth (3 months), while others say it should be 6 months worth.
Is Budgets Sexy Worth It?
Remember that wanna know what I think? I don’t care what anybody says, you go out there and get a ring that you can afford without killing yourself.
If the girl genuinely truly loves you, she’ll admire and cherish it for the rest of your lives together.” #TRUTH So three excellent decisions, one bad one, and one that the jury’s still out on… Not too bad? Except that the 1 bad one is THE BIGGEST ONE OF OUR LIVES!
Where the Real Savings Hide
As a rule, but I’ve said my peace dozens and dozens of times by now, so we won’t dwell on that one again anytime soon… After all, it did lead to the creation of this site you’re currently reading at the moment! To think those 5 items alone almost total up to half a million dollars though, crazy.
I bet all the smaller, monthly, payments of our lives in general total much greater than that depending on how old you are, eh? Pretty freaky stuff… And the same if you consider all the INCOME you’ve received throughout your lifetime too - especially compared to your net worth!
A Closer Look at Budgets Sexy
In short, haha… Reminds me of a quote I recently read by one Jackie Mason: “I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I purchase something.” Wise words, coming from someone who once won an Emmy as a guest role on The Simpsons (he plays the voice of Rabbi Hyman Krustofski. And yes, I had to look up who Jackie Mason was ;)).
It costs money to live, no doubt about it. What are your most pricey purchases of your entire lives?
What to Know About Budgets Sexy
Worth noting: do you beat my $434,000? It’s consistently solid to step back and do a little “financial reflection,” if you will… Assists you to avoid being a bonehead down the road. , , [Sacrilege photo by Mike Poresky] (Visited 258 times, 1 visits right now) Get blog posts automatically emailed to you!
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I save money on budgets sexy?
Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. Worth noting: so sit back, grab your coffee/tea/cocaine, and soak in the largest purchases of my adult life… You can make fun of me afterwards, but not until you divulge yours too (might not be so hilarious then!).
Is it worth shopping around for budgets sexy?
Usually yes. Orange = J$ in the dog house… The Largest Purchases of my Adult Life: House @ $360,000 , Now our rental property by default.
What should I check before buying?
Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. Babies (x2) @ $28,185.49+++ , Those +’s mean it’s growing, FAST.
Smart Ways to Save More on Budgets Sexy
- Pair cashback with a coupon so you save twice on the same order.
- Stack a coupon code with an existing sale whenever the store allows it.
- Sign up for the retailer newsletter to catch first time and seasonal discounts.
- Compare the final price including shipping, not just the headline number.
- Check for student, military, or first order offers you may qualify for.
Final Thoughts
Put these ideas to work and budgets sexy gets a lot less expensive. Bookmark this page, check back for fresh deals, and let the savings do the talking.
Originally published at budgetsaresexy.com.
