Quote Originally Posted by Magius
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I am one of the few people my age that knows how to save money. I have a fair amount in both my savings and checking account. If I put money in, I don't take it out unless it is absolutely necessary. The only thing I use my checking account for is to pay for textbooks. I don't spend much money on things other than gas.

I don't see why its so hard for teenagers to save up money. If there is a CD I want, I download it. If there is a game I REALLY want, I wait several months until its $20. I get most of my entertainment from using the internet. When I drive friends around, I charge them to pay for "gas" money so I will have a little extra to spend for anything that comes up when I'm hanging out with them (for example, randomly going to see a movie).
i'd save alot more if my computer at work would download cds...

i saved a ton when my computer was working..

but its not easy, like somebody said earlier if you learn early in life it becomes easy not to splurge..my mom tried to instill in me the importance, but i was an idiot about saving, i didnt care and didnt see the importance, now i see the importance, but im still struggling w/ trying to learn to save