Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Dollars & Sense.
On a recent trip to Baltimore, I noticed how many people bought a $2.00+ bottle of water only to learn they had to dispose of it as they attempted to go through security. Not sure what part of “NO LIQUIDS” they didn’t understand. (that’s another issue)
So what can the “smart investor” do in such a travel situation? Answer: It’s ok to carry an empty 0.5 liter bottle. I have to thank a young friend of mine who showed me a ‘new’ product. Crystal is one of several of the makers of individual Kool-aid like mix. It’s a small package of a drink mix that costs less than 10 cents for a 0.5 liter serving. Just add water once you get through security. I recently found a similar product called Wyler’s Light for about 6 cents a serving. Now that sure beats over $2.00 for airport water. And it tastes pretty good. It’s one of many ways to save that $1.50/day that you need to retire.