I've only figured out the "save all you can" method. I only spent the essentials, and the expense of getting a computer and buying Internet. The rest I socked away until I had about 30,000 USD and no idea what I was going to do with it (it's not really enough to go crazy on or live off of for very long). So I started spending it on "socializing" (bars, meals) and clothes, and my saving grow very very slowly but still I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do with all this money. Buy a better car? Go to school to make more money...?

>>16902880
learn about investing / start your own business... Having 30k in the bank and seeing that grow is great. I would hate living paycheck to paycheck.

>>16902868
A lot of financial experts will tell you to take as much as you can off your income and put it into savings. I say start at 20%, but the true percentage depends on you. If you wanna start at 10%, that's fine too.

Based on your numbers, $100 from your $500 desposible going to savings would be a good start.

>>16902883
I second this. Go into investment. 30k is a lot. Go to investpedia and start a portfolio

Depends on your goals. Ideally you should be saving for something in particular like school or a family. It's also wise to save a bit for emergencies like an accident and visit to the hospital. You're not making much, so I just suggest you cut corners and refrain from spending until you find better work.

>>16902868
Save 15 percent of each check