You and Your Money Here's a graph for how much money could be saved by stopping smoking after 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 1 year, 10 years, and 20 years. These amounts are based on a 2001 average price of $5.00 per pack.
| How long?. . . . . . | How many dollars? . . . . . . . | |
| 1 Pack | 2 Packs | |
| 1 Day | $5 | $10 |
| 1 Week | $35 | $70 |
| 1 Month | $150 | $300 |
| 1 Year | $1,820 | $3,640 |
| 10 Years | $18,200 | $36,400 |
| 20 Years | $36,400 | $72,800 |
Another good reason to quit!
Think about what you could do with your cigarette money. Perhaps you could plan for a long-term investment and buy stocks or savings bonds. Or, you could use it for something you never thought you could afford, like a trip. Or, you could enrich your life right now. Many ex-smokers say that these rewards helped them not to smoke during the weeks and months after quitting.
Think about how much more you'll save. Almost all insurance premiums are higher for smokers: life, disability, home, fire and auto. Ask your insurance agent if your rates will go down after you quit.
Smoking adds to the cost of repairing, cleaning and replacing your clothes, rugs and furniture. One estimate is that the average smoker pays $950 in these extra costs each year (not counting money spent on cigarettes)!
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Dorothy O. is 65 years old. She started smoking in her early 20's and smoked a pack a day until she quit last year. Her husband is also a smoker and still smokes.
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