<prompt> Human: Ive taken a new job which offers around 80,000 p.a AUS US83,000, excluding expenses and bonuses, but I feel like Ive never had less money in my whole life.That saying of how you end up living to your means or something really does apply. Can any redditors here offer me some advice on how to not burn through so much? I dont live an extremely decadent lifestyle, nor do I have a huge social life. My rent is pretty high 2300 permonth. Any investing tips or tricks in this kind of situation? Ask anything.  <response>: Egads - your rent is, what, 50 of your take-home? I just bought a house and feel a little stretched with 25. Rent is one of those things that you have to pay every month - you cant ever cut back on it. Three years ago I lived in a small crappy apartment in a bad neighborhood in a city. So it wasnt great, but it cost me half of what Im paying now, and looking back, it was worth it. It allowed me to get out of debt.You have to make a budget... although I dont even do that so I feel like I shouldnt be giving out that advice : 