Saving v. Funning

I cashed a tennis ball container full of loose change. Guess what? $23! Boom! Just three bucks shy of what I was out last week. Some financial blogs may not encourage this, but I used nine of those dollars to buy drinks with my Second City class last night. I could have put it towards my credit card or tripled my bank account (how sad is that?), but this was more important to me. It was the first time my class was hanging out together and I needed some social time. I don't regret it because I took a few days to weigh the costs and benefits.

That's a good tip. Before spending, take some time to ponder your prospective purchase. Do you really need that Japanese pillow wife?

What a plushy harlot. And the pillow's not so pristine, either.