The High Cost of My Bad Habit

It only takes a few days to change a bad habit into a good one—and you'll probably save some money because of it.

Form a good habit of taking care of your glasses and you'll save money in the long run. Luqyana R/Shutterstock

I did something really dumb that cost me $750. It’s so dumb, I’m a little embarrassed to even tell you about it.

That was the price tag on my fancy-schmancy progressive eyeglasses. I went for the pricey frame and all the bells and whistles because I do enjoy seeing well. But if you’ve ever worn the “progressive” style of lens, you know that they are not 100 percent awesome. So I have a second pair I call my computer glasses. That means I am switching back and forth quite often.