Everyone is aware of smoking and drugs as an expensive habit but how about more everyday things like starbucks or smoothies? Or perhaps even a toll road? My last job has 2 ways to get to work, both similar times but one was a $2 toll road that had no lights. I frequently took it to save stress even though the distance was longer so the travel time was the same.
I notice some people drink a $4 cup of starbucks every day. Thats over $1k post-tax income. To someone making $40k per year and $30k after FICA/Taxes, thats over 3% of your income going into a non-necessary habit.
At a certain point, you make enough money, you don't care, but this is a finance forum.
What are some of the expensive non-H&B, non-smoking habits you have that are expensive and how much do they cost you?
Convenience stores. Sure, it might not be a $4 cup of Tarbucks...but a $1 soda/coffee here and $2 snack there, and it all adds up. It's not great for you either!
tripleB said: Everyone is aware of smoking and drugs as an expensive habit but how about more everyday things like starbucks or smoothies? Or perhaps even a toll road?
Yes my cousin Bobby had a nasty toll road habit. Everytime he tossed those coins in the basket he'd yell "thank you sir may i have another!" Then he would make a quick U-turn and drive back through the toll the other way. Some nights we would find him walking in his sleep, tossing coins into the bathroom as he passed it walking down the hall. Finally, he went cold turkey and moved to a state without a tollway. I'm told he's doing well.
Please, if you know anyone who is a habitual toller, grab the coins from them before they try to drive.
Dry cleaning. On average, I spend 30 to 40 dollars every two weeks on dry cleaning. Why? Because it's awesome feeling and I don't have to deal with washing, drying, ironing, and then storing my work clothes. Plus I'm OCD and this fills one of my many needs.
Just got back from Fantasy Fest in Key West, we go every year. Costs a couple grand (more if you have to fly), but for the grin on my face for a couple of weeks afterwards, it's well worth it.
highmktgoods
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 4, 2009 @ 8:47p
Running my dehumidifier. It costs me 32 dollars a month according to my kill-a-watt meter.
jaimelobo said: Just got back from Fantasy Fest in Key West, we go every year. Costs a couple grand (more if you have to fly), but for the grin on my face for a couple of weeks afterwards, it's well worth it.
I used to live a couple hours from there but never went. From what I hear, it's a blast
thegerudo
Senior Member
posted: Nov. 4, 2009 @ 9:42p
Paintball
lamoof
Tired Member
posted: Nov. 4, 2009 @ 9:47p
Buying magazines or book from the rack when you can get most at the library...
HPDEs (High Speed Driving Events) aka open tracking. Have two sports cars for this purpose, one fairly stock and one totally gutted dedicated track car.
treeleet
New Member
posted: Nov. 5, 2009 @ 3:30a
i think playing golf is expensive because golf clubs are very dear.but now i find a website where there are golf clubs on sales in lower price--"firstrankgolf" golf player can try it.
VERY EXPENSIVE Well this sucks, Now besides expensive it's illegal
RI Governor signs law banning indoor prostitution
Providence, RI (AP) -- Gov. Don Carcieri has signed legislation closing a loophole that made indoor prostitution legal and allowed more than 30 suspected brothels to operate around Rhode Island.
The bills signed Tuesday ends Rhode Island's status as the only state that allowed indoor prostitution statewide. It is legal in parts of Nevada. The new law takes effect immediately.
I have worked really hard to cut these out of my life for the most part.
Sure, I might go to Starbucks once or twice a week, but I get a $2.50 cappuccino instead of a $4.50 macchiato. I try to go to McD's every other time so it doesn't become a habit.
I make my own lunch so that's not a problem.
I think I have two big overspending habits - electronics and travel. I'm working hard to bring down the electronics part because, while it's nice to have the newest laptop or phone or whatever, it doesn't make me happy at the end of the day.
But, although I try to not go too crazy with traveling, i find that travel is the one part of my budget where I can go over and not feel too guilty about it. 5 years from now I won't remember how much I liked my new laptop, or the sushi I had...but I will probably remember traveling with my wife
ShaneM said: I think I have two big overspending habits - electronics and travel. I'm working hard to bring down the electronics part because, while it's nice to have the newest laptop or phone or whatever, it doesn't make me happy at the end of the day. Maybe you're just not buying the right electronics.
I cut out the toll road my my commute. Their offer is $1.75 each way, and a 10% discount if I use 60 tolls a month, for a total expenditure of $66.15/month average. Local roads are just as quick, although I curse more.
My biggest expense is breakfasts to go and eating lunch out at work. Recently I've cut back on bar alcohol consumption, but why pay $2-4 a beer, when you can get some tasty craft stuff for just over $1/bottle.
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