<prompt> Human: Hello guys im originally from Michigan but i have an internship at tesla where i wont be making the most money in the world but for me its my first job ever and my first time actually receiving money not from my parents. I currently only have 1900 and wont be paying for any bills of any sorts and will be making around 900-1000 a week. How much should i save per month vs my spending to generate a optimal amount of saving money after the 3 months of working . Thank you and i appreciate your help.  <response>: You are VERY fortunate to be making 25 an hour at 19 for your first job. I live in NYC and when I was 19 3 years ago... most of my friends were making 10 and I was extremely fortunate to make 20. Rule 1, be grateful for what you have and do not waste it. The biggest trick to financial success is being happy with less than what you have. The dollars you save 19-25 will have an exponentially bigger impact on your future. The financial freedom to wait for the perfect job, or try something entrepreneurial is life changing. Literally the difference between building a fulfilling life and getting stuck in a loop of paycheck-to-paycheck hell. 