How To Get A Quick $150 Dollar Raise

Want an easy way to put more cash in your bank account? Try this simple money saving tip and you’ll see those dollar signs start to pile up fast! Stop eating out for lunch everyday and start bringing your own food.

It amazes me how many people go out for a quick fast food lunch each day. If you take a spin past any of the major fast-food chains around the noon hour you’re sure to see lines a mile long. The convenience of hitting up one of these local favorites is nice, however it sure puts a dent in the bank account not to mention adds those lovely pounds to the waist line.

Lets take a quick look at the math. If the average lunch costs 7 bucks after you throw in the burger, fries, and soda you can soon see how the dollars start to fly out the window. With the average work month consisting of 20 working days and each day consisting of a 7 dollar meal, you quickly find yourself $140 bucks in the hole. Keep in mind that hard earned $140 bucks is after tax, so really if you get taxed at 25% you really just spent $175 dollars. Granted you still have to eat a meal, but if you think that the average cold lunch will cost you $2-3 bucks a day, you are still netting around $150 bucks pre-tax. Now take it a step further and invest that $150 bucks in a high yield savings account or the stock market. Not bad for taking 10 minutes before bed to whip up a sandwich, yogurt, and an apple.

If you’re really feeling ambitious you could take that hour to hour-and-a-half you take for lunch battling the lines & eating your burger, and swap it out for an afternoon workout. Eat the packed lunch at your desk when you’re done. Not only will you be saving some cold hard cash, but you’ll also feel great losing some weight and boosting your energy level.

I’d be interested to know how many packa lunch and how many people eat out.  Let me know below in the comments!  Thanks