Don’t play hero when starting out

Before making a purchase, always do your homework—ask around, browse online, and yes, do a bit of good old window shopping. I just realized I could’ve saved 5,000! Something I bought secondhand for 7,000 was actually worth 2,500. Let that sink in. When my friend told me the real price, I had to play it cool, saying, “Oh, I’m taking a risk, and I needed a ‘new’ one anyway.” Right… But honestly, when you’re starting out, don’t play hero with your wallet. Stick to what you can afford because that extra cash could get you the other things you need, like… I don’t know, food.