The Latte Factor: One way to get your finances on track in 2021
How often do you find yourself saying, “I can’t afford that?” Whether it’s about an unplanned expense or something that you want to buy. David Bach, author of The Latte Factor, says that’s usually just a lie we tell ourselves.
In his book, The Latte Factor, Bach lays out several key points in his book that can be summed up thusly: Small amounts of money spent on a regular basis cost us far more than we can imagine.
The Latte Factor came about after a class Bach had taught some years ago. One of his students said she couldn’t afford to save, but she was drinking a latte at the time (and most every day in his class.) He ran the numbers and showed her that, if she skipped the latte, she would save $5 a day. What does $5 a day mean to you? Let’s do the math. $5 a day is $150 per month. Would you like to save an extra $150 per month? What’s the value of $150 per month 10 years from now? At 10%, you will have an extra $30,000 from the Latte Factor alone. Over 25 years, five dollars a day will net you over $185,000. It’s amazing how such a small difference each day can make a huge impact over time.
As you head into the new year, vow to stop saying “I can’t afford that” and take a second look at your finances. You don’t have to starve yourself of enjoying everything life has to offer. Instead, pick one thing you know you spend money on that you might be able to do without. Is it your morning latte, eating out for lunch every day?
If you want to get serious about getting your finances in order this year, here’s two recommendations:
Buy The Latte Factor and read about how Zoey turned her morning latte into the words “I CAN afford this.” It’s a quick read.
Take a look at your current debt. Instead of making multiple payments for multiple loans, have you thought about consolidating those payments into one lower monthly payment? You may even get a lower interest rate that will minimize the amount of interest you’re paying. APPLY NOW or CONTACT US to see if we can help you get started in getting your finances in order this year.