Quit

If you haven't quit smoking yet do it now for both your health and your wallet. It is easier than ever to break the habit thanks to a few medications your doctor can provide, to say nothing of the over the counter anti-smoking aids available. I know how hard it is to put down the smokes. For 15 years I was a terrible nicotine fiend. Thanks to a drug called Zyban, I haven't had a cigarette in almost 7 years now. And I didn't gain a lot of weight either.

The reason for this post here is the cost of the habit. Here in NYC, admittedly the smoke tax capital of the US, quitting put $3000/yr back in my pocket! That's like giving yourself a nice raise. (To say nothing about hopefully avoiding the cost of surgery, chemo & radiation).There is no downside to tossing the cigarettes. You'll feel better, breathe easier and save a fair amount of cash. Just do it.