Americans Are Using These Tricks To Save Money During the Pandemic

It turns out Americans can be both frugal AND cheap. As far as I'm concerned, being frugal saves money, and so does being cheap.

A new study from SWNS Digital showed what Americans are doing to save money in the pandemic, AND it asked people if they thought it was cheap or not.

Here's what the majority had to say:

Tipping the minimum acceptable amount: CHEAP
Tracking electricity use, and shutting off lights/appliances not being used: FRUGAL
Keeping the heat as low as possible, and the air as high as you can: FRUGAL
Skipping on paying for a round when it's your turn: CHEAP
Calculating a split bill down to the penny: CHEAP
Watching movies at home instead of the theater: FRUGAL
Keeping outdated electronics because they barely work: CHEAP
Shopping at second-hand stores: FRUGAL
Buying clothes at department stores (Walmart, Kmart, etc.): FRUGAL
Buying off brand food: FRUGAL
Eating expired food because there isn't mold yet: CHEAP
Buying no-name chargers and ear buds from the gas station: FRUGAL
Diluting soap with water to make it last longer: CHEAP
Not spending money at bars and drinking at home: FRUGAL
Seaking out deals for any purchase you make: FRUGAL
Re-gifting: CHEAP