Curbing These 10 Wasteful Habits Could Skyrocket Your Savings Rate

The Motley Fool
Nov 7 · 4 min read

If you’ve ever experienced the unique sense of shame that comes from opening your refrigerator’s produce drawer for the first time in a week and being greeted by a pile of moldy lettuce marinating in a strange brown liquid with a foul odor, you’re not alone.

In a recent study on wasteful spending habits done by The Ascent, participants admitted to frequently throwing away money on everything from spoiled leftovers to name brand groceries and interest fees. Here are the most common wasteful habits and what you can do…

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