2007-03-15 06:55:52 · 8 answers · asked by THY 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
Because most people don't really live within their means. We convince ourselves that we really need TV, internet, a car, and a nice home. While we might require some of those things (somewhere to live, for example), we probably don't need everything we have.
So many students tell me that they only spend money on "occasional entertainment." Perhaps if they viewed those things (buying CDs, going to movies, etc.) as "luxuries" rather than necessities, they'd budget a little more wisely. I try to tell students that (while it might not be fun) if they live within our means today, we will be able to obtain and enjoy all of those things later.
2007-03-15 09:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by FinAidGrrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is hard. i know from experience. i make about 2400 a month and have about 1350 min in bills. i am about to get a promotion though so i might be better off but it will still be tough.. good luck. try to cut down on something that isnt necessary.
2007-03-15 07:04:29 · answer #2 · answered by Krystina G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because as soon as we can cover them, we go out and get more bills.
2007-03-15 07:07:18 · answer #3 · answered by Dusie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the american way.
Besides 50% of people that make 100,000 a year still live paycheck to paycheck
It's not that it's so hard, just a lot of us try to live outside our means.
2007-03-15 07:02:46 · answer #4 · answered by shadycaliber 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BINGO!
Nina gets my vote - the quickest, to the point answer!!!
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2007-03-15 09:12:36 · answer #5 · answered by YRofTexas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we're living in George Bush's America, that's why!
2007-03-15 07:03:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
It doesn't matter how much you make, only how well you budget.
2007-03-15 07:10:52 · answer #7 · answered by Nina Lee 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
read the book "how to be a Millionaire" Is gonna help...
2007-03-15 07:01:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋