The Sims is an impressive look at what is certainly only the beginning for this new lineage in the Sim franchise. Money s no good when you re in the grave. Spend it to improve your Sims lives whenever you can. Early on, however, focus on convenience items that increases Sim efficiency, like chairs that restore both comfort and room levels. As in real life, be conservative enough to leave some money for bills and emergencies.
Maids are a useful timesaver.
They take care of mundane things such as cleaning when you re not home. They re not free, though, so make sure you ve got some money each morning to pay them. It helps to start with a household of at least two people. One can work while the other maintains the home. If both work, select their jobs carefully and watch the job s scheduled hours.