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26 Signs You’re Actually a Cheapskate

By Gabrielle Olya of GOBankingRates | Slide 1 of 27: Although there's value in being frugal, sometimes you can take it too far -- and for minimal savings at that. Whether you engage in five-finger discounts or take more than your fair share of mints from the communal bowl, at the end of the day you're simply stealing from business owners and sullying your image. Make sure you understand when you're acting thrifty -- and when you're just being cheap. See the List: GOBankingRates' Best Banks of 2023More: 3 Signs You're Serious About Raising Your Credit Score

Although there's value in being frugal, sometimes you can take it too far -- and for minimal savings at that. Whether you engage in five-finger discounts or take more than your fair share of mints from the communal bowl, at the end of the day you're simply stealing from business owners and sullying your image. Make sure you understand when you're acting thrifty -- and when you're just being cheap.

See the List: GOBankingRates' Best Banks of 2023
More: 3 Signs You're Serious About Raising Your Credit Score

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