06/12/2026
“It’s only $5.”
“It’s only $10.”
“It’s only one more food delivery.”
Students rarely get into financial trouble from one big purchase. It’s usually dozens of small purchases that don’t seem like a big deal in the moment.
That daily coffee.
That late night DoorDash order.
That streaming service you forgot about.
That impulse purchase between classes.
Individually? No big deal.
Together? They can quietly drain hundreds of dollars every month.
The next time you catch yourself saying “It’s only...” ask yourself how many times you’ve said it this week.
Sometimes the biggest threat to your budget isn’t a major expense, it’s death by a thousand convenience charges.