These Are Making You Poor – Without You Even Noticing

BAD HABITS

In our consumer culture, spending money on things you don’t need is easy. When you form a habit of purchasing non-essentials, it can take a massive toll on your finances.

From playing the lottery to getting your nails done, these habits can quickly empty your wallet if you’re not careful.

A simple grande vanilla iced coffee at Starbucks costs $3.95 and is one of the cheaper options on the menu. If you order one of those daily for a month, you’re shelling out almost $120.

Buying Your Coffee Every Day

Do you feel tired after a long day of work with no energy left over to make dinner? I understand the feeling. But if you already bought groceries to prepare your meal and opt to order out instead, you’re wasting both food and money.

Picking Up Takeout When There’s Food at Home

Going out to a bar with friends after a long week can feel rewarding and relaxing. But when you order drinks, you may not realize how quickly the costs add up.

Drinking Alcohol

When you wake up early to make it to work on time, the last thing you want to do is spend extra time putting together a lunch to bring with you. But preparing your meals at home rather than ordering or going out to eat can save you big in the long run.

Eating Lunch Out at Work

When you enter a casino, the odds are set against you. When you play slot machines, your chances of taking home a hefty prize range from one in 5,000 to one in 34 million.

Gambling

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