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10 Ways to Stretch Your Paycheck in a Downturn

2. Skip the Gourmet Coffee

OK, maybe you can’t go cold turkey on your morning latté, but you can at least reduce the number of times you stop for that special brew. At an average price of $3.00 per cup, it’s a savings that you owe yourself.

One pound of coffee which generally costs approximately $8 - $15 per pound can yield approximately 32 eight-ounce cups of coffee, that’s only 25 to 47 cents per cup. Brewing your own coffee at home and taking it with you in a reusable coffee mug is a great cost savings option.

 

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