"entire point was that saving money on coffee is not a habit which in isolation will make a huge difference in anyone's financial future"
As ineedausername said. It isn't meant literally, its about a mindset.
Its about pointing out that mindlessly spending $5 everyday adds up to $xxx,xxx. If its still worth it for you then great, but make that decision consciously.
I'm not even sure the advice is aimed at poor people, rather middle income people that spend their entire wage (plus) each month.
As ineedausername said. It isn't meant literally, its about a mindset.
Its about pointing out that mindlessly spending $5 everyday adds up to $xxx,xxx. If its still worth it for you then great, but make that decision consciously.
I'm not even sure the advice is aimed at poor people, rather middle income people that spend their entire wage (plus) each month.