Cheapskates are experts at saving every penny and making every dollar count, even if they have plenty of money. They focus on finding the best deals, reusing items, and maximizing every purchase. Some extreme examples of cheap habits have become legendary in families. For instance, one father tricked businesses into giving him free soap by pretending to need lessons for a water filter installation, never intending to buy one. Another dad obsessively saved paper towels and became visibly upset when one was wasted.

Some families take frugality to the next level, like a grandmother who saved napkins from restaurants and only dined at places with salad bars. One father even turned a budget home purchase into a renovation nightmare, buying a dilapidated house to save $21,000 but later spending much more on repairs. These stories highlight the lengths cheapskates will go to save money, often at the expense of comfort and practicality. Continue…