Honestly shocked by how much I was spending on coffee runs

Checked my bank app and saw I dropped $87 last month just at the drive-thru. Anyone else cut out a small habit and save way more than expected?

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nathanbennett2mo agoMost Upvoted

Yeah, I read something about this called the "latte factor." It's all those small daily buys that add up. Like, my friend tracked his energy drink habit and it was over $60 a month. Makes you realize buying a cheap coffee maker pays for itself in like two weeks.

wesleyjohnson2mo agoMost Upvoted

But sometimes that daily treat is what keeps you going, you know?

julia2862mo ago

That "latte factor" thing is real. I was spending almost as much on bottled water and snacks from the gas station. Switched to a big pack from the grocery store and a reusable bottle. The first month I saved over fifty bucks without even trying. It feels stupid now, but you really don't notice it until you see the total.