You know how everyone says you can save big by ditching your daily coffee? Well, I decided to test a different theory: What if I didn’t give up my beloved cup of joe? Spoiler alert: I still saved $10,000 in six months. And here’s how.
First, I stopped spending money on things that didn’t add value to my life. No more impulse buys, like that random shirt I didn’t need but “looked good” in the moment. Instead of grabbing fast food every time I was hungry, I started meal prepping on Sundays. Big batches of healthy meals saved me both time and cash.
Then, I focused on growing my side hustle. I used my evenings to work on a passion project that turned into an income stream. The extra cash made a big difference. And, when I started using budgeting apps, I saw where my money was going—goodbye subscriptions I forgot I had!
Finally, I made small, smart investments with the savings, like putting a bit in a high-interest savings account.
And there you have it. I didn’t have to give up my coffee to hit my goal—just a little smarter planning and a lot less wasted spending. Who knew saving could be this fun?