Floridians Cost The State Over $3 Million On This Bad Habit

When it comes to our habits, good and bad, some are more costly than others and Floridians cost the state over $3 million on one bad habit in particular.

When you think of healthy habits you may think of exercising regularly, going to bed at a reasonable time, limiting alcohol, watching what you eat, etc. Most of them don't cost a thing, except for maybe a gym membership which can range anywhere from $10/month to over $200 depending on where you go. And then there's bad habits. Some that can cost quite a bit of money. Could be subscriptions to certain websites, drinking and...smoking. And one of those habits is costing Florida a LOT of money.

Not only is smoking not good for your health, but it's also not good for your wallet. According to WalletHub, there are 28.3 million smokers in the U.S. They conducted a study that looked at the true per-person cost of smoking in each state and just how much it costs annually and over a lifetime of smoking when it comes to not only the cost of cigarettes, but also health care and income losses. The numbers are shocking.

Smokers cost the U.S. more than $600 billion each year. So where does Florida as a state rank? Florida comes in #32 out of 50. Annually the total cost per smoker is $70,232 which means over a lifetime, that cost is $3,371,124!! For those that smoke a pack of cigarettes each day at $8/pack, assuming they start at age 18 and smoke until age 80 (if they make it that far), it would cost over $181,000, that's half a house!

Maybe in 2024, you can make it your mission to kick this habit. It'll save you a LOT of money over the years, plus add some years to your life. Win-win!

Hello 2024. The new year is finally here and the first week is a full one for many people. It's a time when we are still cleaning up from the holidays and some of us are still celebrating with friends and family we were not able to connect with last month. It's also a time to start thinking about what you want to accomplish in 2024. Some people call them resolutions. Regardless of the language you might use, here are 5 inspiring tips to help set your New Year's goals and for TikTok Tuesday.

I tend to come up with a few words or a theme for the year that I can implement into all areas of life from work to family and from finances and personal well being. Everyone is different. I have friends who complete elaborate vision boards. Others have work books to help them focus on their wants, needs and goals. I have another friend who is the sticky note king. He puts them everywhere and it works for him.

What motivates you? Do you need some help organizing your thoughts, dreams and desires? Over the next couple of  weeks, people around the world will unite in the same activity of getting focused for the new year.  Social media has been full of people doing just that.

I've put together a few videos that stood out to me and hope you will like them as well. No TikTok account, no worries. All you have to do is scroll down and hit play from this post. In addition, all of these videos are office friendly and kid friendly. In fact, try sharing them with your co-workers and children. Maybe you could set some time to do these projects individually but also while sitting down together.

This one is trending on social media sites and it is so simple. Make two lists, kind of like pro and con. Instead, write things that are in and out for you in 2024.

Is travel part of your 2024 goals or on your wish list? If so, you may already have some ideas of where you would like to go However, if you are looking for some inspiration, check out these places.

Vision Boards are nothing new and there is a reason they have been so popular for such a long time. They work for so many people. Here are some ideas to think about when creating yours.

These tips are quick and easy to get organized and stay focuses going into 2024. It's a list that is simple to tweak as well.

This is a cool tip to bring your desires into the present. It is as simple as changing the tense of the phrase in front of your desire. Check it out.