10 Ways to Save Money at Starbucks

You hear it time and again from the personal finance gurus: Cut out the daily trip to Starbucks(SBUX) and save yourself a bundle of money.

The problem is that you like your coffee and aren't sure you are ready to give it up. If that is the case, here are 10 ways to reduce the costs of your daily Starbucks fix:

1. Don't go: Let's begin with the obvious. By far the best way to save on those overpriced coffee products is to simply not go. While the thought may seem impossible as you read this, if you can make it through the first two weeks, you are well on your way to breaking the habit. Doing so could place about $1,000 into your bank account in a year's time if you currently visit on a daily basis. Not an option? Here are nine more ways to save money.

2. Buy retail: If it truly is the coffee and nothing else that makes you want to go, purchase Starbucks coffee at a retail store and brew it yourself at home for a fraction of the price. While the Starbucks brand coffee isn't the cheapest, it's still a lot less expensive if you brew it yourself rather than picking it up at a shop.

3. Make friends: An alternative way to get Starbucks coffee is to befriend a Starbucks employee. Employees receive free coffee as part of their job, and if you have something to trade, you may be able to get your Starbucks coffee at below retail.