21 guilty pleasures that are hurting your bank account

Drinking Alcohol at Home

Drinking is an American pastime — and one of the worst guilty pleasures. Don’t think that it’s only nights out at the bar that add up, either. Even your at-home libations can be expensive.

A handle of Skyy or Smirnoff vodka will set you back around $20, while higher-end brands such as Ketel One will cost you in the $45 range. Don’t forget: You’ll need mixers for hard liquor, too.

If you’re more of a wine drinker, you can buy cheaper bottles of wine, but they’ll go faster if you indulge while watching “The Bachelor.” To save on costs, you can always drink less — or put your warehouse club membership to work for you. Costco is known for offering house-brand wines at great rates.