<human>: hello Reddit!

this is my first post on this website, although I have been lurking for a few months! I am 16, and recently got a job at a local BBQ joint where I work 30+ hours a week. I am enrolled in an extension program for school that allows me to go one day a week to take tests. 

anyways, since I have acquired this job, I am having a difficult time managing the newfound money I am acquiring. 

I get paid bi-weekly(every other Wednesday) and my paychecks are often around $500. I have a checking and a savings account. how should I go about saving my money the most effective way? I am also interested in a mustang with 100k miles, that will cost 8k in March/April, and I am curious to see what y'all will recommend!

anyways, please just leave your insight in the comments below, and I will be sure to reply back and discuss your advise!

Can you condense the text into three sentences or less?
<bot>: 16 years old, $500 every 2 weeks, want $8,000 mustang in March/April, need help with managing funds.