How to save $5000
It made me
Not worry so much 
"Such a weight off my shoulders!"
How I did it: I worked a full time and part time job for a while, lucked out and got a deal on a nice apartment for extremely cheap.
I also have 2 checking and 1 savings accounts.
I calculated all my regular monthly expenses (groceries, bills, gas, gym membership etc) and made a checking account just for payments, the other account is money I can spend. That way, I don't spend money I don't really have.
I put a little over half of my paycheck every week in my savings account and and never touch it.
If your income fluctuates use, percentages. Decide what percentage you can feasibly save and spend each month and multiply those percentages by your total income and divide it up accordingly..
Resources: mint.com,http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY441
