I’ve never really had money to spend on myself. I landed a well- paying job out of college and have been working for a month now. I spent my last few paychecks enjoying myself when I could (going out with friends, dinners, and revamping my wardrobe). I’ve paid my credit card in full each month, but I haven’t put money aside for saving and I’m completely aware that once I get my feet settled in my new apartment that this will need to change. Should I be worried about myself?

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Don't worry at all. Just enjoy it for a bit - i'm sure you've earned it. In a few months, set up automatic pulls from your checking account into savings/investment

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It's ok to splurge on yourself once in a while, just don't get carried away. I'd create a budget and make sure that some money is being put away into savings/investment/retirement, etc. That way you'll know what's left at the end of the month and can decide whether to spend it on something fun or not.

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