A new study is shedding light on some of the behaviors Floridians are adopting to stretch their budget.
Lenspricer, a price comparison site for contact lenses, polled nearly 3,000 Americans to find out the quiet rituals that are creeping into the everyday lives of those trying to manage ballooning expenses.
Here are some of the top so-called "broke behaviors" that Floridians tend to exhibit:
1. Constantly checking banking apps in hopes that a transaction will clear early and won't conflict with a bill
2. Taking office stationery for personal use
3. Turning off lights obsessively to save on the electric bill
4. Bringing snacks to a movie theater
5. Avoiding delivery fees by picking up groceries and restaurant orders
Beyond lifestyle tweaks, the study found a more serious trade-off that Floridians are facing in an effort to save money.
Thirty percent admit to putting off replacing glasses or contact lenses. About 28% of Floridians say they put off dental check-ups to avoid costs, whereas 26% say they delay general health checkups.
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