It's a pretty simple question, but the answer varies for everyone. I told myself once I started making a legitimate income, I'd put 10% away for luxuries.
I have a lot of money saved up (in the thousands) already, and I frequently eye the pricy articles on the Saks 5th Avenue website. I recently found a pair of Montblanc gold-plated cuff links for about $360 ($515 at retail). Should I?
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5% of income per year sounds right in my head if you end up working in a corporate setting. Buy quality in the beginning. Better to spend $300 on a pair of dress shoes that lasts a decade than $80 shoes every two years.