This is a bulletin I posted on MySpace, but I thought I would post it here as well since many people on this site, CNA's in particular have a concern with the issue of money.
"For those of you who are interested in learning how to save, learning how to make a budget, and being more "grown up" where your finances are concerned, you need to check out this website : http://quickenonline.com/
As you all know, I'm trying to better myself, and this is something I stumbled upon. It is a good look (LOL). Just check it out. If any of you know of any good finance, investment, personal growth books, please let me know. I am always up for a good read. Lets grow together! I know Suzy Orman has some new books: http://www.suzeorman.com/
We are in a recesson people, but with the proper skills, and if we live within (or below) our means, we will be well off. Don't try to keep up w. the jonesis because the truth is, ALL you get is a "brownie" for having the latest Prada shoes. Nobody truely gives a **** about YOU or your SHOES. Lastly, what you eat doesn't make other people ****, so you will only aquire fake friends and haters.
Holla!
P.S. Shoot me a message if you want to discuss finances further."
Feel free to make this a forum where this community can discuss all issues concerning money. Not necessarily in a negative light Ex: Complaining that CNA's don't make enough money etc, but let's use the forum to expand each others knowledge base, provide resources, and share finance, saving, investing tips and MORE!
I was gonna suggest a studio apt they are a lot cheaper and in some places in nyc they are pretty spacious like greenpoint bklyn, williamsburg, corona queens, westside upper manhattan, and some parts of the bronx like pelham, but it seems youve got the roomate thing set. If u are looking for great household sturdy furniture u can check out Ikea in Redhook they have great furniture only you have to put them together. Walmart is always good for the odds and ends and I rely on flea markets for some really nice stuff, I once got a set of faux tiffany lamps they are about 4' tall and they sit on an end table, for 10 bucks:bugeyes: they were a STEAL. I got an Armoire, all wood mind you, for 25 bucks (that sucker was hell to move) I go to the flea market at the racetrack near ozone park. Check it out and depending on where you live they are neigbourhood thrift stores too. I use my cellphone for all phone use so I dont have a "home" phone. My clothes shopping I do at the end of the season and I stick to the basics so I dont become a victim to the trends when they go out of fashion. I hope these help.I have been nicknamed "cheapo" by my family for having such a close relationship with "clearance and sale" :lol2::lol2:lol. Good luck!!!
:lol2::lol2:lol. Good luck!!!
systoly
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About the $80/mo cell phone, can you or would you consider Cricket? It's $35/mo unlimited, nationwide, anytime, and includes texting.