Living on a budget

Money, money, money! How i wish i had more money. I am learning very quickly that I can't go on shopping sprees anymore. I realized this when i checked my bank account the other day and wasn't to impressed with what i saw. Even though my parents chip in a little money every now and then, I have to learn to use my money for needs, not wants. No going out and buying the latest video game or newest electronic device anymore. Once football is over I'll be able to get a part-time job which will help out a lot i think. Being a student-athlete takes up literally all of your time. That's part of college though, taking on challenges and overcoming them.