<prompt> Human: I am 17 years old, and have a part-time position at a major Universitys research institute. After I graduate from High School in about 5 months, I will be able to immediately go full time, allowing me to attend a 68,000 COA school at no cost. This is absolutely amazing for me, but I have no idea how to handle myself financially.It will take me approximately 6.5 - 7 years to graduate under the plan of working full-time, going to school part-time. And in those years, I have a few major goals. Get a new car, move into an apartment, and eventually move into a home.My part-time job pays 13hr, and I am not allowed to work more than 30 hours a week per the Universitys policiesI have no idea what full-time pay will look like, but it seems that it will be relatively easy for me to progress through the pay-grades, as the University will be paying for my traditional and non-traditional education certifications.As it stands currently, my expenses in college will be: Car Insurance: 164month 98 Camry wo collision Phone Bill: 80month Paying my parents rent: 200month Music: 10.99month Amazon Prime: 10.99month Gas: 50-80monthThis is obviously all before achieving the goals of getting a car moving out.Here is my problem. I have no self-control over my spending. My goal car cost around 30,000 MSRP, and to avoid loans and debt, I would definitely like to pay the entire thing out-of-pocket. I think this should be attainable given my living situation. But I have no idea how to set up a budget that allows me to save for this car at the same time as saving for moving out, and saving for my future. The self-control aspect comes in when I consider that I have to have the latest and greatest technology. My career path is in Computer Science, and everything about computers absolutely fascinates me, making me want the best.I realize that I am in a good situation, but I also know that I will find a way to screw it up. I would really appreciate help and advice on how to setup a budget, and keep myself honest that will help me achieve my financial goals. Thank you so much!tldr: I am a stupid teenager who needs help setting up a budget for long-term success.Edi: Formatting  <response>: Youre not financially set for life. Youre displaying behaviors that could potentially sink you for life if youre not careful, regardless of what you earn.Youre aware of that so thats a start. But dont buy a 30,000 dollar car. Especially not until you know how much its going to cost to, say, insure a 19 year old male in a 30k car. 