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I don't make enough for my lifestyle!

Dear Ask Jason, I’m a 27 year old single female that is having a tough time adjusting my lifestyle because of the economy. I have a good job as a banker and I haven’t received any bonus in the past two years since they cut them, and my problem is even though I know I need to live within my means, I can’t seem to. Please help me! Dear Banker, I’ll give you credit where credit is due, that at least you know what’s right- you need to live within your means. It’s really that simple. You don’t have to change your style or your likes, you just need to adjust your mind set and set some priorities. For example, if you like to eat out at expensive restaurants, you still can, just less frequently. If you are used to buying name brand expensive clothes and accessories, maybe consider the same approach of purchasing less often; or consider by look a likes, second hand or bargain hunting if you don’t want to sacrifice quality. You don’t always have to stop buying, just change your approach. My point is simple, write out a budget and use your calendar to coordinate your pay days and bills, this will make you commit. You may be surprised that your budget may allow you to still do some of your old favorites, just on a smaller scale. If your situation is drastic and money is really tight, you may have to adjust your calendar and budget even more. I view financial situations very similar to people who need to lose weight. You never put someone on a eating plan and tell them to never eat their favorite foods ever again unless you want someone to fail really fast. It’s called adjusting, sometimes you need to wean their favorite things from them or give them smaller portions, and it depends on their motivations. People want to have their favorite cookie, but just in moderations; and sometimes they discover they don’t want that cookie at all. It’s the same lesson for you and money, use moderation. Cheers, Jason