People have different attitudes toward money—some splurge, others live frugally. But extreme frugality, or being a cheapskate, can affect everyone around them. Reddit users shared some wild stories of cheap relatives:
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One dad called multiple companies just to get a free bar of soap.
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Another hoarded paper towels and got upset if a roll was “wasted.”
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Some fathers reused bathwater, pushed cars in neutral to save gas, or hunted the cheapest groceries.
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Others exploited return policies, saved decades-old warranties, or repurposed every household item to save money.
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Grandparents clipped coupons, collected boxes, and even reused misprinted wrapping paper.
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Some parents’ thriftiness bordered on absurd—offering toy beds as cribs or thinning condiments to make them last.
In extreme cases, frugality could harm relationships or cause stress, but sometimes it led to unexpected windfalls, like inheriting a million-dollar prize via a “stingy” gift card.
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