Originally Posted by Tigger

If you really break down the cost of day-to-day expenses you'll quickly realize you didn't need any of that **** had you spent a little time at home preparing. Once you knock the useless items out you can quickly see savings. Happens to me all the time when I'm on travel. And then I wonder why I bother with that **** when I'm home. All you have to do is keep your wallet in your pocket. That's half of a damn Aston car note right there. And by the way, I'm not talking brand ******* new in any of these. If isn't necessary and it helps with the cost. That, plus GI Bill, plus a roommate, plus general good sense budgeting. Anything is possible.