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Apr 27 2012, 04:20 AM
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1.593 Joined: 6-May 10 From: Charlotte, NC (residence)/Boston, MA (home) USA Member No.: 10.329 |
Have you ever stopped to think of how much money you waste on things you don't need or really want? Just a quick tour around your house will prove to you how much useless stuff you waste your money on. A bottle of Coke here, a Snickers wrapper there, and cup of Starbucks coffee sitting on your desk. Eating out instead of packing a lunch. Smoking cigarettes and drinking too much beer (if there is such a thing as drinking too much beer
Lets say that you spend roughly $5 a day on this stuff. Five dollars doesn't seem like a lot of money to spend. But lets multiply that $5 by seven to estimate how much you spend in a week on useless stuff. Thats $35 a week. For one month that figure balloons to $150. For one year its $1825. That is a staggering amount of money to waste. Even if you cut your daily expenditures by just $3, you will save $1095 a year. Just think of all the guitar gear you could purchase with that money. Keep this in mind next time you decide to buy a Twinkie or Ring Ding at the gas station. -------------------- ![]() He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000 |
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Apr 27 2012, 04:30 AM
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![]() Experienced Guitar Lord ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2.283 Joined: 2-May 09 From: Kathmandu Member No.: 7.127 |
I cannot even imagine how much stuff I have bought but haven't really used it, once or twice maybe. I am just in the thought that I don't have to ask someone if I need them but guess what, some items, I have never used it.
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Apr 27 2012, 02:06 PM
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1.593 Joined: 6-May 10 From: Charlotte, NC (residence)/Boston, MA (home) USA Member No.: 10.329 |
I cannot even imagine how much stuff I have bought but haven't really used it, once or twice maybe. I am just in the thought that I don't have to ask someone if I need them but guess what, some items, I have never used it. There's a new Samsung phone with a projector in it, which will probably make those pico projectors obsolete -------------------- ![]() He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000 |
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Apr 27 2012, 05:24 PM
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![]() Instructor ![]() Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 14.932 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina Member No.: 1.289 |
Great thinking mate! This is a really good method to use our money in a more effective way. There is some people that needs it and there some people that doesn't but it really works!
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Apr 27 2012, 05:41 PM
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![]() Learning Rock Star - Wiki Coordinator ![]() Group: GMC Senior Posts: 6.575 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Spain Member No.: 3.338 |
Agreed. Except on the beer.
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Apr 28 2012, 02:45 AM
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![]() Instructor ![]() Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 14.398 |
Man it's impossible to stop buying useless stuff
Also cutting off soda and candy bars sounds like a good idea too But I don't think saving on food is as good! Because eating too cheap will ruin your health and you will end up spending more money on doctors in the end of the day! -------------------- |
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Apr 28 2012, 04:48 AM
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![]() Fire Up The Blades, Moderator ![]() Group: GMC Senior Posts: 8.932 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida Member No.: 1.304 |
I spend about $25 a week for lunch and food at work.
I'll sacrifice that pedal, or that amp, 'cause I have done the eat nothing at work and only eat one meal a day for a bout 1 year, and its just horrible. Sometimes the little extra cash is worth it to be a bit more comfortable in life. You'd be surprised how calming knowing you can buy a burger or snack if you wanted to is, even if you dont. Its better than worrying if you will be able to eat that day or not. |
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Apr 28 2012, 04:50 AM
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 974 Joined: 1-September 11 From: Chino Hills, California Member No.: 13.756 |
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Apr 28 2012, 08:00 AM
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1.593 Joined: 6-May 10 From: Charlotte, NC (residence)/Boston, MA (home) USA Member No.: 10.329 |
I spend about $25 a week for lunch and food at work. I'll sacrifice that pedal, or that amp, 'cause I have done the eat nothing at work and only eat one meal a day for a bout 1 year, and its just horrible. Sometimes the little extra cash is worth it to be a bit more comfortable in life. You'd be surprised how calming knowing you can buy a burger or snack if you wanted to is, even if you dont. Its better than worrying if you will be able to eat that day or not. I'm also guilty of spending money on eating out. I'm definitely one of the most gluttonous people in America, right after Rosie O'Donnell. But I do try to pack a lunch, just because I save so much money by doing so. Of course, once I start earning more money I'll be buying donuts for myself and everyone else -------------------- ![]() He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000 |
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Apr 28 2012, 08:46 AM
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![]() Learning Roadie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4.061 Joined: 9-March 10 From: United States, Arkansas Member No.: 9.801 |
Such a simple concept, but true. Just don't buy all those little things so much. Yep, there's a few things I wish I had not bought.
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Apr 28 2012, 06:38 PM
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![]() Instructor ![]() Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 13.602 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest Member No.: 10.636 |
Well, let's just say that I am pretty careful when spending money usually
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May 3 2012, 06:23 PM
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![]() Instructor ![]() Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 10.923 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England Member No.: 9.820 |
Of course, once I start earning more money I'll be buying donuts for myself and everyone else Hey, did I hear someone calling my name ????? -------------------- |
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May 4 2012, 09:59 PM
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1.593 Joined: 6-May 10 From: Charlotte, NC (residence)/Boston, MA (home) USA Member No.: 10.329 |
Hey, did I hear someone calling my name ????? I was looking for a gourmet donut shop yesterday and I instantly associated your face with it lool -------------------- ![]() He who laughs last thinks slowest. "That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence." - Christopher Hitchens Gear: Guitars: Uncle Rufus' Twanger Classic Amps: Mississippi Boom Box Mojo: Hammer of Odin and a pair of Ox gonads Inspiration: Samuel Adams Boston Lager Zero to Hero: 1,387/10,000 |
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May 5 2012, 10:00 AM
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![]() Instructor ![]() Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 10.923 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England Member No.: 9.820 |
I was looking for a gourmet donut shop yesterday and I instantly associated your face with it lool Haha, that's what I like to hear ! -------------------- |
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May 5 2012, 05:50 PM
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![]() Instructor ![]() Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 13.602 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest Member No.: 10.636 |
Ben! I am alone with the dogs these days, as all my family has left towards the mountain house
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May 6 2012, 09:31 AM
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![]() Instructor ![]() Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 10.923 Joined: 11-March 10 From: England Member No.: 9.820 |
Ben! I am alone with the dogs these days, as all my family has left towards the mountain house Gimme a few hours and I'll be right there !!! Do you want me to pick anything up along the way ?? -------------------- |
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May 6 2012, 11:55 AM
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![]() Instructor ![]() Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 13.602 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest Member No.: 10.636 |
Well, I just finished everything yesterday evening
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