Keeping up with the coffee jones: For many of us, coffee is as indispensable as gasoline, and ounce-for-ounce, even more expensive at espresso stands.
Tip: Make your own coffee and bring it along in a Thermos.
What you’ll save: Even buying coffee beans at $10 a pound, a 16-ounce cup of joe will set you back only about 50 cents, compared to at least $2 at most espresso stands. If you miss the espresso stand experience, make the coffee while wearing a bikini.
Total savings for a week: Based on a 16-ounce cup a day for five days, that’s $7.50 a week, not including tips.
Jon Bauer, Herald staff
How do you save a buck?
For more tips or to share your money-saving ideas and comments go to www.heraldnet.com/saveabuck, or e-mail features@heraldnet.com.
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