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How I saved $73,000

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Real Estate Agent with Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com -

I quit smoking over 40 years ago.  Now I know the prices have changed over the years.  Let us assume that the value of a pack of cigarettes averages just $5.00 a pack.  One pack a day equals 365 packs a year, times forty years.  Comes to $73,000.  If you take a lower average price of $4.00 a pack, it still come to a whopping $58,000.

And that's not including any damage I might have caused to my lungs, clothing, or furniture.

And I'm also not including loss of income from early death caused by smoking.  WOW!

Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Kenneth,

That's dramatic evidence that smoking is expensive. You just got a huge raise. :)

Steve

Mar 11, 2009 01:39 AM
Gail Szeluga & JoAnna Siminerio
Coldwell Banker Realty - Manalapan/Marlboro - Manalapan, NJ
Fostering Community Spirit Through Real Estate

Thank you for posting this amazing analysis!!

I quit smoking in 2002, will be 7 years in April!

That's $12,800!! 

I'm going shopping!!

Woo hoo!!

Mar 11, 2009 03:57 AM
Kenneth Cole
Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Steve:  Thanks for stopping by.  Now what am I going to do with that raise?  Maybe a great vacation.

JaAnna:  Love your response.  Enjoy your shopping.

Mar 11, 2009 05:19 AM