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agreed. I have only helped him financially 2 or 3 times, once I recall was $50 the others were like $5 for a burger. Basically I want to give him as many options as possible so he has "made his own decision".

Yeah, I agree. He is a close mate, and I feel for him cause with some simple things, he could have a much better life. The big problem is if his car breaks, or cant get rego, he cant get to work, which means he loses his job...

yeah, he's tried that. He just keeps spending on wastefull things and bring him back to $0. or car has issues...6 months ago he needed rego...that required tyres and brake pads, and a brake disc, and a CV, and a new seatbelt...which addded up to $2000 paying someone. He owes various friends...

Thanks for all the replies :) This will be my last "try this" attempt, after that, I'll only help if he asks for help - he often talks about it, but then doesn't want my advice. Thanks, will take a look :)

One of my mates cannot save. He is late 20s but still in teenager mode. I have tried to help him with budgets etc. But he does not succeed as he see's a 'bargain' he must have (eg. A car that was $5000 at the yard, dropped to $4200, so he had to buy it - couldnt pass up the $800 saving, even...