<prompt> Human: I didnt go to college. I joined the Marines instead, got my security clearance and 5 years later I work for the government as a contractor. These contracts dont last forever and I saving money has always been tough for me. I immediatley bought a new 370z when I got my car 45k, no down payment. Foolish decision. I owe about 28 now.Basically, after my 401k contributions and I get 1900 every two weeks. 500 is rent, 900 is car payment plus insurance. Plus other bills normally amounting to 2-300 dollars. Thats over 2000 a month that I just cannot save. Its maddening.I go out ALOT, buy food at the work cafe everyday, single and at the bar every weekend. I need to budget and I dont know where to begin. I have a savings account but its so easy to just whip out my app and transfer money back over.  <response>: I go out ALOT, buy food at the work cafe everyday, single and at the bar every weekend. I need to budget and I dont know where to begin.You pretty much just answered your own question. I make less in one month than you do in two weeks, but still survive just fine mainly because I make my own meals. Thats definitely one of your biggest issues at the moment---learn how to make your own food instead of having others prepare it. 