I'm about to start working a real job for the first time later this year

[GetRichOrDieTryin]

Any tips for saving money, such as what not to buy (for example, a car), or what modifications I should do (for example, buy a used car).

Some background info, i will have no rent expense, and groceries will be very minimal. My only true expenses month to month, bill wise, will be internet and phone.
I will carpool for a ride to work (free)

 

[JahFocus CS]

If you live close to work and shopping is in walking distance, you can put off having a car for a while. If not, consider leasing a car with a low monthly note and short duration. You don't necessarily always want to rely on carpooling or public transportation.

Income - expenses = the amount you should split between saving and investing. That split depends on what your goals are and how much you already have saved up.

 

[JordanWearinThe45]

Any tips for saving money, such as what not to buy (for example, a car), or what modifications I should do (for example, buy a used car).

Some background info, i will have no rent expense, and groceries will be very minimal. My only true expenses month to month, bill wise, will be internet and phone.
I will carpool for a ride to work (free)

I'd say learn to cook and pack your lunch, you can spend $10-20 a day on lunch. That's damn near $100 a week. If you don't need a car, just stack ya bread until you feel you really need one

 

[GetRichOrDieTryin]

If you live close to work and shopping is in walking distance, you can put off having a car for a while. If not, consider leasing a car with a low monthly note and short duration. You don't necessarily always want to rely on carpooling or public transportation.

Income - expenses = the amount you should split between saving and investing. That split depends on what your goals are and how much you already have saved up.

I'd say learn to cook and pack your lunch, you can spend $10-20 a day on lunch. That's damn near $100 a week. If you don't need a car, just stack ya bread until you feel you really need one

thanks for the replies fam

So my job is going to be an auditor, meaning my clients will and can be all over the place. My main office is 15minutes from work, and my dad works in that area so I car pool with him.

But the problem with buying a car is that the location of my clients is uncertain. I can request clients in downtown but sometimes it just isn't possible. So If i were to buy/lease a car, some months the car might sit in the garage whereas other days I would basically need it if i didn't want to bus for 2hours

 

[Hahahaha]

Don't lease a car. Try to buy a reliable older one in cash
Take a % of your check and put it into IRA/401K
Get out of debt (if you have any.)