But thats just amateurish compared to the crazy strategies professional cheapskates use.
Ive collected some prime examples though you might not want to try them at home.
Well, maybe you might trysomeof them.
Dumpster Diving for Flowers .
at Cemeteries
When Bankrate.com asked readers how theypinch pennies, some apparently preferred using a vise.
Okay, I wouldnt do that.
I would, however, employ these 28 tricks tosave money on groceries.
Just double-check the bottle is big enough before you get going.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
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Saving Butter Wrappers
At Stretcher.com,Rachel saysshe saves the greasy wrappers from sticks of butter in her freezer.
She wipes them across her frying pans when cooking, to save on oil.
Sharing Clothing
Rachel also says, .
my husband and I get away with sharing most of a wardrobe.
Well, why not?
I have some Scottish ancestry, so maybe I can pass off my wifes skirts as kilts.
But why send them that far?
Im thinking there must be some corner of the backyard that is private enough.
But would you dig containers from the trash to get those freebies?
Reusing Dental Floss
I could probably make this whole article about Roy Haynes.
Some of his strategies are pretty creative.
In aninterview with Yahoo Shine, he said, Some people think outside the box.
I tend to live outside the box.
Im not even tempted; my OCD wins out over my frugality.
I dont even like reusing my toothbrush every day (but frugality wins out on that one).
Katy cuts the toothpaste tube open to get the last bit out.
Julie uses turns a crockpot full of water on high in winter instead of using her homes heater.
But these were the more ordinary responses… Are you ready?
Becky lost a crown and swallowed it.
Yep, and for $500, well .
I might actually do the same (oh, come on; its $500!)
When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
