How do yall do it???
03-08-2012, 09:42 AM
#21
Jerry
Stay within your means. Don't get carried away. I always save enough to get new wheels and tires when I get a new rig and then go from there. Overtime helps as well.
03-08-2012, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 10SEC93GT
Work overseas in the oil industry!!!! I work on a derrick lay barge installing rigs and laying oil and gas pipeline. I have my 08 Limited, 93 mustang w/ 393 10 sec street car, 21ft stratos fish/ski boat and my wifes 09 maxima, also have 3 kids but im never home. Did 119 day hitch last time in china and im on the barge now in india on day 90. Hoping to get everything paid for in 2 years so I can quit at age 31 and have everything paid for, get a everyday job and have only utilities to pay. Gotta prepare for the future!!!
03-08-2012, 10:20 AM
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Just take it slow! Open a little side bank account at you regular bank and transfer a few dollars here and there each month for things you want to buy. If you can't afford to set any money aside then just set your goals/focus/energy on finding new profession you can get into eventually! When you're bringing home an extra few thousand dollars a month over all your expenses/savings goals it's easier to make non-essential purchases!
03-08-2012, 10:24 AM
#24
It mainly takes time and lots of saving if your not earning much. Always get the important things out of the way first like bills, gas etc. I got on the rigs when I was 18 and saved nearly all my money that I made for a number years. Now I work a cushy job for Purolator and my house and truck are all paid off (feels great btw) and all I have is utilities, gas and insurance along with a few other minor things, to pay for. Also being a loner might help abit haha!
03-08-2012, 10:25 AM
#25
will run you OVER
Save. Then buy when you can afford. I've been saving for my trucks suspension for a year. 3k for the front and another 800 for the rear.
Would you rather have a bunch of little things or a few big things? Do the math, ull find having a few big things is a lot better in the long run
Would you rather have a bunch of little things or a few big things? Do the math, ull find having a few big things is a lot better in the long run
03-08-2012, 10:33 AM
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For one I don't ever pay anywhere near blue book value for my vehicles, I usually buy them as wrecks and fix them. When I have a vehicle payment it's small and I pay it off fast, when you have no payment putting gas in it becomes easier obviously. I also drive very conservative, to save a bit in gas, it all adds up over time. So in a way I can have my cake and eat it too.
03-08-2012, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by blueovelboy
dont want to sound like a jerk but didn't you know trucks eat gas and are not gas saver's? why would you buy something you can't afford? just asking because my son did the same thing. he had to have a 4x4 with 37" tires and it sets in my driveway because he cant afford the gas!
03-08-2012, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 10SEC93GT
Work overseas in the oil industry!!!! I work on a derrick lay barge installing rigs and laying oil and gas pipeline. I have my 08 Limited, 93 mustang w/ 393 10 sec street car, 21ft stratos fish/ski boat and my wifes 09 maxima, also have 3 kids but im never home. Did 119 day hitch last time in china and im on the barge now in india on day 90. Hoping to get everything paid for in 2 years so I can quit at age 31 and have everything paid for, get a everyday job and have only utilities to pay. Gotta prepare for the future!!!