Start with your wardrobe. You don’t need those Gucci belts or Louis Vuitton bags. You can be just as fabulous with a shoelace holding your pants up and a Ziploc bag to carry your make up.

 

Don’t feel pressured to buy a certain type of clothing because it’s “hype.” Wearing Diamond Supply Co. or Stussy won’t make you any more attractive, and shopping at Goodwill doesn’t make you dirty. The only difference between a top-of-the line brand and a plain t-shirt is the weight of your wallet after you’ve gone shopping. (Hint: The heavier, the better).

 

Water isn’t free. Pay attention to the little things that you forget to do at home, like leaving the water on while you brush your teeth, or showering as an excuse to hold a personal concert in your bathroom. You’re practically flushing your hard earned cash down the toilet.

 

Saving water means saving money. Limit your time in the bathtub, or better yet, stop bathing altogether. Shower in all of those dollar bills you’ll be saving.

 

Do you ever wonder why our cavemen ancestors never had to wash dishes? It’s because they were smart and knew how outrageous the water bill was. They avoided the hassle completely by cutting out the middle man and eating foods that didn’t require such a ridiculous aid. I hear the French stones were quite the delicacy.

 

Stay single. There’s a reason why Bill Gates is allowed to be married. Having a significant other is expensive and should be left only to those with more money than blood cells. However, there is one sure fire way to work around this.

 

Eat wisely. What and where you eat defines you as a person. And tells others of your financial stability. You’ll never see someone like Michael Bay eating at Taco Bell. It just doesn’t happen. On the other end, it probably isn’t a good idea to go out to The Cheesecake Factory every night for dinner if you’re a McDonald’s cashier.

 

Stay in your financial boundaries. If you’re unemployed and have no income, just don’t eat. Food is for those who can afford it, and I know at least 80% of high schoolers don’t fit that description.

 

Sleep. Any money you spend in your dreams will be completely artificial and not affect your actual savings. Not only that, but you’ll also be too unconscious to spend any real money.

 

Staying home in general is a good way to keep from impulse buying. You’ll be amazed at the things you can do with just what you have in your house.

 

Or just become a carrot. Carrots are never in debt.