<prompt> Human: Much like most businesses when things get tough, something needs to be done. In the agency world, were always 3 months away from disaster and today was that day. 5 people 4 seniors and 1 intern were made redundant today and I swear I thought I was going to be one of them because its usually Marketing that gets the biggest hit when financial cuts needs to be made. I have no idea what gave me precedence over the 4 seniors but im not going to let that let me get comfortable. I live with my parents and ive been saving up for a car. If things dont turn around by the end of the first quarter I could be next in line to leave. Should I purchase the car? What can I do to cut down on my expenditure? I have 1k in savings because I keep spending my money recklessly. Ive never had to prepare for the worst because Ive been living with my parents. How do I become more frugal?  <response>: I feel for you -- I was made redundant in round 4 at one of my previous jobs. I had about a year to make changes to my habits, but it was still rough.My advice is to spend the next few weeks tracking all your expenses. I think the decision on whether to get the car or not depends in part on how much you have saved up now. Its easier to get financing with a job. Itll be much harder when youre out of work or in a new job for the first few months. On the other hand, is a car necessary where you live? Or can you borrow one from your parents? As far as being more frugal, see what you spend your money on -- eating out? hanging out with friends at bars? If so, those sorts of discretionary things would be the first things Id cut back on. Its not fun, but it does extend the time youll have money should you be let go. 