When it comes to money, everyone has their own perspective. Some people enjoy spending their money on luxuries and treating themselves, while others prefer to live frugally and save for the future. There’s nothing wrong with being mindful of your spending, but being excessively stingy can have a negative impact not only on your own quality of life but also on the people around you.
Cheapskates find joy in getting things for free, no matter how small or insignificant the item may be. If you’ve never had the pleasure of living with a cheapskate, let me share some stories that people have shared on Reddit about their crazy experiences.
1. How This Dad Scored a Free Bar of Soap with a Clever Trick 
When my dad moved into his house, a guy came over to do a free demonstration for a water filter. The guy used a bar of soap for his demonstration and left it behind when he was done. My dad called at least four other companies for free demonstrations just to keep the free bar of soap. He never intended to actually install a water filter. It’s just something he does, and it seems to get worse as he gets older. But I just let him do his thing.
2. Dad’s Attachment with Paper Towels 
My dad is a hoarder when it comes to paper towels. He still expects me to ask permission before using them, even though I’m 21 now. I remember him acting like a roll of paper towels cost $100 because he didn’t want me to waste them. He’s a cheapskate who ends up spending twice as much because he always goes for the cheapest option that often breaks or doesn’t work well. One day, I dropped a gallon of milk at his house, and my girlfriend used up a whole roll of paper towels to clean up the mess. I felt guilty, but my dad’s reaction was priceless. He was visibly holding back his pain, anger, and heartbreak over the “wasted” roll.
3. What a Unique Approach to Saving Every Coin 
Oh boy, dads can be so obsessed with saving money. Mine hates paying for electricity, so he hangs his clothes up outside all year round, even in freezing temperatures. He would go through our trash looking for anything valuable that we had thrown away, like money or recyclables. And he would drive around for hours just to find the cheapest gas price. One time, he even pushed his car downhill with his foot because he wanted to save on gas. We went to Burger King, and I was only allowed to get chicken fries because a burger was considered “too expensive.”
These stories are just a glimpse into the world of cheapskates. From taking advantage of return policies to reusing bathwater, their thriftiness knows no bounds. While it’s important to be mindful of our finances, let’s not forget to enjoy life and not let our desire to save money jeopardize the quality of our experiences.
Whether you find these stories amusing or relatable, it’s always interesting to see just how far some people will go to save a few pennies. So next time you come across a cheapskate in your life, just smile and appreciate their unique perspective on money.
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