I bought a $25 coffee maker and it's saving me so much

I mean, I used to grab a latte every morning on my way to work, which was like $5 a day. I found a simple drip machine at a yard sale last week and just use the cheap ground coffee from the store. It's not fancy, but it costs maybe 30 cents a cup now. Has anyone else cut a daily expense with something simple like this?

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grant_ross276mo ago

That "30 cents a cup" thing is the real kicker, isn't it? It's crazy how those daily buys add up without you even noticing. I'm curious, what are you doing with the extra cash now? Are you saving it for something specific, or does it just get lost in your regular budget? For me, seeing that number drop so low made me look at other stuff I buy without thinking.

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rowanjenkins6mo ago

Remember my buddy who swore he'd save his coffee money for a vacation? He ended up buying a really nice bike seat instead because his old one was awful. He said it felt like a real trade, one daily habit for something that makes another part of his life better every day.

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