Name-brand groceries
Store-brand canned tomatoes are pretty much the same as the brand-name ones – and they’re very often cheaper. Switch to store-brand products and plan your meals, and you’ll end up cutting your grocery bill. Plus, you’ll always have leftovers to take to work for lunch!
Regular fancy coffees
It’s perfectly fine to have a triple venti half-sweet caramel macchiato with an extra shot. Doing it daily could be decimating your budget. We understand the deep need for regular caffeine infuses, but the fiscally responsible way to get it is by buying a cute thermos to carry around the coffee you made this morning. (Actually, you should be using that reusable coffee cup even for your triple venti whats-its-name). By restricting your coffee splurges to a once-a-week treat, you’ll save around $2000 per year, and that’s just too big of a number to ignore.
Buying lunch out
Taking a packed lunch to work at least four out of five days per week really saves you money over the long run. An average lunch salad can cost up to $15 or $20; throw in a drink or snack and suddenly you’re spending $100 or more a week! That’s $5,000 per year you could be putting toward paying off debt, bolstering your savings account, or going on your dream holiday.
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Source: RD.com
