25. Spend six months of salary on an engagement ring. If you have to spend half a year’s salary on an engagement ring to impress someone you might want to think twice about your choice of partner. I’ve always thought one month’s salary was a good rule of thumb, and of course, pay cash.
Read a list like this some time ago. Offers solid advice. Everyone should read this. Some may not be applicable (e.g. 401K) but they are still useful nonetheless.
