Secrets of Success for Teens: Why not smoke?

Everyone tells you not to smoke....it's bad for you, it will age you earlier, it will kill you. All true...and I'm sure you've heard it all before.

But did you ever hear this reason? It is going to cost you a fortune!!

Huh?

According to smartmoney.com, a lifetime smoker habit will cost a 24 year old guy $220,000 over his lifetime. (for women about $106,000) Why?

• Cost of cigarettes of course
• You'll get charged more for life insurance and medical care
• You'll earn $26.000 less than non smokers because smoker's are taking breaks for cigarettes instead of working as mcuh and they tend to get sick and miss work more often

Something to think about...not to mention all the good things you could buy with $220,000! Not to mention all the people you could help (which actually feels much better than a cigarette does)

So the next time someone tries to get you to try a cigarette, tell them you'd rather spend your money on someting really cool.