While lamenting my rapidly dwindling bank account (it is summer, after all), I checked in with my famous financial spreadsheet and found something interesting. In 2007, I've spent $196.00 on gas for my car. Meanwhile, I've spent $232.53 this year at Dunkin Donuts (!). Now you may think I have a problem, to which I'd just have to reply "I'm a Rhode Islander." Plus I'm pretty sure Dunkin lattes are better for my carbon footprint. In the same vein, if you're noticing that you're spending more than you should, here's a neat Greek saying about frugality I came across today: "always keep crabs in your pockets." Can't you just imagine those pinchy little suckers in your pockets, snapping at your fingers every time you go for your wallet?

Talk about your latte factor!

  • July 12th, 2007
  • Posted in Money

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