Money Matters 101

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cappysweetie
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For a student, I think I am pretty good with money.

I have monthly budget that I'm beginning to update again along with a Cash Flow chart -- I keep track of how much comes out of my checking and savings accounts. Every month I set a budget and if I go over it at any point, I have to sacrafice the next month. For example, in June I spent $ 160 over my set budget so to make up for that, I had to discontinue all my recreation activites -- movies, shopping( oh I adore it), eating out etc. Yep, I have will power 😉

In the future, I hope to reinviate a house that wasn't properly taken care of the way I would like. In addition I want to buy a car with cash -- I can't stand car payments!

I refuse to get a credit card until I feel I am mature enough to handle credit expenses and the bills that I have are completely essential. I try to save as much as possible because I never know what's going to happen ... plus, I don't want to totally rely in scholarships, loans and grants to support me ..... I will not spend money on silly stuff!

Compared to my peers, I say I'm not doing too bad ... BUT, I would like some tips:

Like when and where I should invest my money after I get a stable job? Should I bit the bullet and sigh up for a credit card early ? When is the best time to mortage a home? How long should I keep stay in an apartment before purchasing a home?

Tips would be helpful 🙂
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When is the best time to mortage a home? How long should I keep stay in an apartment before purchasing a home?

If you don't have your own house or apartment, then you probably rent it. Well, usually the money you pay for rent is same as your mortgage monthly payment. So there is actually no difference in amount. However there is a point in having your own house/apartment under mortgage, because when you pay for rent, you just give those money and they'll never come back. But when you pay for mortgage, then you pay for your own house, those money are always with you. You'll get them when you sell your house (if you would) so they are not lost money.

Therefore, I think mortgage is the best choice at any time, so it has to be done as soon as possible. However, I suggest you to find someone (family, relatives) who could support you in bad day, if you couldn't pay for 1-2 month, or you might lose your hosue.
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