Quote from: ParisB on 27 July 2015, 04:54:26 pm

Quote from: Nia Hope on 27 July 2015, 03:44:33 pm

I put 25% for the tax bitches and pay my mortgage, bills etc! the rest I save! I have more handbags, shoes, clothes than a third world country, I pay all expenses for my daughters university and have a cheap apartment in Bulgaria that I rent out to tourists, I'm not flash like I was in my 20s I just live comfortably. I think as PaisB said when you get older the pointless luxuries lose their attraction x

It's either that ( getting older ) or you realise a fake handbag for ?50 from turkey looks just as nice as a ?500 one from bond St

The only thing I do spend  my money on is books ( I like reading ) my hair ( wigs /extensions ) and trainers for my running and boot camps which I do 3 or 4 of those a year which can be ?1000 each time  but other than than that I'm not a massive spender in that I spend big amounts every week

I used to spend several hundred pounds on my glasses but had my eyes lasered so don't do that anymore

I like good quality makeup and belong to a good gym, treat myself to holidays but yes I agree Paris I save most of my weekly earnings, have become very frugal the past 10 years. The 10 years before that my money went down the drain with nothing to show for it now! I need my breast implants replaced soon and it will kill me to fork out for that x

lol I want my boobs done again next year and hoping to go abroad with another escort friend and get them done together ( not literally together but same place )

I'm pretty bad with money as well, thinking things will take care of themselves if I'm caught short 
Of course they don't, and having learned the hard way I always make sure I've got enough to pay the
bills, there's money in my bank account when direct debits are due to come out etc..
But I'm still bad for (internet!!)shopping, buying things I really don't need, but I see, like, buy!
It's when I'm not working I really get into trouble, I was on the sick for a while and just couldn't budget at all, because I'm used to having a much bigger income..
Sometimes I worry about the future, I wont be able to escort forever, and I don't know if I'll be able to teach myself to live on a "normal" income..

Nope age or experience in this business has nothing to do with being sensible with money.
I'm 43 & havent the sense I was born with when it comes to money!
When I see something I like, I have to have it.
One day I'll grew up, but not today 

Sorry no tips from me Ieaio as I am as bad if not worse than you 
Natalie x

I've learnt now if I want something I class as luxurious or is just plain expensive I do a 'tit4tat' offer and swap my time for the things I want

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I wish I had a cheaper habit, my habit is etsy haha. Etsy spoils your mind, when you need an everyday item you think to yourself ok but can i find a WAY COOL version of this and just take another client i'm sure I can cut that out at least

I'm a shopping addict too. Only way I can put money aside is to set up standing orders to my saving account and view them as bills. That way at least some money goes towards the future/deposit fund.

Had a financial year from hell which has scared me into sorting my self out a little I no longer eat out everyday, I'm doing my own hair (extentions aside), beauty treatments at home mostly. Saves me a few 100 a month.  Unfortunately I know I can earn more and keep going on holidays, buying bikes, spa days, groupons etc. I wish there was a way to stop wanting relaxing nice things.... can't help but think of all the money I've spent on crap because "I can always earn more" probably would have bought me a little flat to rent out by now... I'm getting to the point I may ask the bank to block my card for amazon, not on the high street, etsy, and sales sites....

I have the opposite problem. I feel guilty spending money and I stress as soon as my "to spend" cash drops below a certain level - even though I have a sizeable savings buffer. It's so bad I hardly buy meat and treats because I cannot justify the per KG price to myself.

Anyone want some of my money paranoia, so we can meet in the middle with a healthier attitude? >.>