Money Rant of the Week: A Large Cup of Coffee

This week's rant is directed mainly towards myself. Most times that I roll into my favorite coffee place and order a cup, I make a foolish financial decision. (Well, actually two, I guess, since the first one is not making my morning fix at home.) It's one that only costs me a few nickels with each cup, but as financial experts lecture time and time again, the small things can really add up.

 

So I'm admitting it here for you all to see: I am a sucker for the size upgrade. Or to put it slightly-more eloquently:

 

"Yes barista, I'd like to super size my latte."

 

 

I certainly don't need the bigger coffee. And I know that I'm doing exactly what those people-that-create-menu-pricing want me to do. But I just can't help myself. All I see is that the larger size is only around 40 cents more than the smaller drink, yet 30% bigger. I see that the price per ounce is cheaper if I go with the bigger option. So I make the argument to myself that I'm getting a better deal. And while that may be true, I'm certainly not doing my budget any favors since ultimately, I'm spending more money with each cup that I consume.

 

Unfortunately, this type of behavior spreads beyond the java beans into numerous areas of my life. I always opt for the larger option, whether it's a giant bottle of laundry detergent or the jumbo-size tub of hummus that will certainly mold before The Husband and I can consume it.

 

"Hi, my name is Ashley and I have a super sizing problem."

 

 

Do you have any financial behavior that you know is wrong, but just can't stop? Sound off below.