Hunger happens. But are you prepared? Are you the type of person who will end up in a drive through or pushing buttons at the nearest vending machine to combat hunger and thirst? If so that lack of planning and that can add up to unnecessary financial drain and you may not even realize it. Calculate the cost of that snack or bottled drink per week and compare it to the same item bought in a multi pack at a grocery store. How much money could you re-route toward your financial goal per week?
Here is a better plan. Next time you are at the grocery store, purchase 2 different kinds of fruit, 5 pieces of each. Pack one of each Monday through Friday on your way to work or school. Now you have a morning and an afternoon snack. I like Bananas because they are very inexpensive and come in their own wrapper. For my afternoon snack, I alternate between crisp apples and juicy pears. Bringing a beverage from home costs less as well.
Planning ahead will keep you away from vending machines, impulse buys and unhealthy snacks.
It may not seem like much, but once you start putting a few of these tips together the savings can add up quickly. A goal that seemed so far away comes into fruition much sooner than expected. So the effort is worth it.
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