Nonessential Food
Eating out or deliveries can cost between a few dollars at a fast-food restaurant to $20 at a nicer establishment. For that much money, you could easily by a whole week’s worth of supplies. Now that restaurants and diners are closed, try some home cooking instead. I know it can be time-consuming and messy but just think about all the money you’ll be saving.
“Having food delivered and going to the drive-thru can get you out of the house, but the cost of feeding your family can quickly add up,” said Leslie Tayne, founder and head attorney at the debt solutions law firm Tayne Law Group. “If you frequently order takeout, a family of four can spend at least $75 each time they order in. If you cook instead, an average meal costs around $30 to prepare. Even if you get takeout once per week, you’ll save almost $200 just by cooking at home.”
