What does one do with $500?

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  1. da shiz wiz 19

    da shiz wiz 19 Well-Known Member

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    So I've been workin at my job for the summer and I've earned a bunch of money. Now I want to spend a little bit of it to make all that time spent at work almost worth it.

    I was thinking I would buy the iPod 4, but then I realized, what's the point? I mean it'll just make me spend more money on games and music.

    So what would you do with $500?
     
  2. LBG

    LBG Señor Member

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    Put it in the bank?
     
  3. Duke Floss

    Duke Floss Well-Known Member

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    personally I'd save it and put it towards something big.
     
  4. Joshn

    Joshn Well-Known Member

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    Going out with mates! That's what i would spend it on.
     
  5. Eduku

    Eduku Well-Known Member

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    Probably take up to 100 quid to spend, then save the rest for those moments where you see something that you suddenly REALLY want.
     
  6. Registeel

    Registeel Well-Known Member

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    Buy a squirrel. Like one with bling and shizzle.
     
  7. Cilo

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    14 shares of nintendo before 3DS is released
     
  8. I'd put it into my credit cards.

    Not very exciting (unless virtually shuffling money online from a bank account to a credit card rubs you right) but that's what I'd do. Because paying interest sucks.
     
  9. yourofl10

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  10. LBG

    LBG Señor Member

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    Read his post again ;)
     
  11. da shiz wiz 19

    da shiz wiz 19 Well-Known Member

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    Hmmm saving it for something big... *strokes goatee* I can't think of one thing I would buy that's big actually.

    Stocks. I thought about that. I've been thinking about that since Fords stock was like $1.00 and I didn't buy any. Now it's $12. What a mistake.
    I want to buy GM stock. I'm sure go up when the volt becomes available.

    New iPod touch? Eh no thanks. I think I'll stick with my 2nd tip it becomes obsolete so I can't buy games anymore! Cured AppStore addiction!
     
  12. RttaM

    RttaM Well-Known Member

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    I'd do the same.
     
  13. Kamazar

    Kamazar Well-Known Member

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    Just save it. There're a ton of great games and random stuff that I'd wanna buy had I the cash. If you really wanna get something, put $50 or so aside, go to ThinkGeek and browse. There's gotta be something you'll want that relatively cheap there.
     
  14. KGameLover1

    KGameLover1 Well-Known Member

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    Me too.
     
  15. sammysin

    sammysin Well-Known Member

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    The Sam of 2007 would have spent it all on tattoos. But now, I'd say save 90% of it.
     
  16. Electric_Shaman

    Electric_Shaman Well-Known Member

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    I'd probably spend it on a trip. You may need to save a little more depending on where you go though.
    And of course, unless you're going solo, you'll need a friend who wants to and can afford to go as well.

    Otherwise, buy yourself nice and save the rest
     
  17. FavoriteIGames

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    Invest it in stocks since the market isn't still doing very well, good time to buy :D
     
  18. SkyMuffin

    SkyMuffin Well-Known Member

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    Instead of buying a new ipod for yourself, buy me one ;)

    Maybe use the money for a cause you like? Buy food for a local shelter. Or give it to someone who really needs it. Maybe donate it to an organization for something?
     
  19. Brazilian Rider

    Brazilian Rider Well-Known Member

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  20. da shiz wiz 19

    da shiz wiz 19 Well-Known Member

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    Can't see it since I need flash and I'm on my iPod. What is it?
     

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