Get Healthy, Save More Cash

We already know that a healthy lifestyle is the key to a long life, but did you know it can save you money, too? 🍎💸 That's right! Now, if only eating more veggies would do away with our student loans

From ditching your Elf Bar to picking up a workout routine, some of these savvy savings tips may surprise you! 😲

 

Here’s Five Fast Facts on how to save through adopting healthier lifestyle:

  1. 🌮 Taco Hell - Want to save $520 a year? Skip the drive thru and swap fast food for a home cooked meal. Cutting just two meals a week will get you there.
  1. 🚬 Up In Smoke - You can literally huff and puff all you want, but smoking is expensive. If you have a $7 a day smoking habit, quitting can save you around $2,555 annually. 
  1. 🏋️ Wallet Workout - We'd all love to make more money. According to a research study, people who exercise regularly earn 6% to 10% more than those who don't workout.
  2. 🏃 Old Dog, New Tricks -  Speaking of working out, research shows that people who start to exercise before or during middle age can save anywhere from $824 to $1,874 each year on healthcare costs post-retirement. 
  1. 🍬 Penny Candy - You don't have to change your whole lifestyle to save big. Saying no to a $4 candy bar or beer at happy hour each day adds up to $28 a week and $1,456 a year.

🔥Bottom line: Just like making healthy lifestyle changes, a little goes a long way when saving money, too. A couple of healthy swaps here and there could put you on the path to a better physical and financial future! If you want more on health and savings, check out these sick methods to save on prescription costs. 

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