Heard a coworker bragging about eating out 5 times a week and it made me do the math on my own habits

Turns out I was spending about $340 a month just on lunch runs and coffee stops, which is more than my electric bill and internet combined. Has anyone else cut way back on spontaneous takeout and noticed a big jump in savings?

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the_robert4h ago

Dude that hits hard, I did the same math last year and nearly choked on my coffee lol. Cutting back to once a week saved me way more than I expected.

skyler_white2h ago

My husband Ted did the same math for his morning tea habit and it came out to almost FOUR HUNDRED dollars a year, I couldn't believe it. @the_robert you're totally right that cutting back changes things a lot more than you'd think. Once a week feels manageable and then you actually appreciate the treat when you have it instead of just mindlessly buying it. I started making mine at home with a little extra cream and it's honestly just as good. Saves money and feels like a small win every time.