As others have said it is the camaraderie. Maybe a better word would be frugal rather than cheapskate. A cheapskate doesn't like to spend money so they would go to the library and have a tax volunteer do the taxes for them. From my observation over the years these individuals will:It always amazes me that presumably well to do people go to such great lengths and obsession to try and save $10 or $20 on their favorite tax software every year. Perhaps someone can put forth a serious explanation for this phenomenon other than many Bogleheads are a bunch of cheapskates at heart.
1) Never own a smart tag even though they travel toll roads everyday.
2) Return live xmas trees with the tinsel a few days after xmas.
3) Get a refund from Costco on a mattress after several years of use and say it wasn't exactly what they wanted.
4) Will go to happy hour buffets, drink water and leave no tip.
5) For a company lunch that is paid for by the boss they will order the most expensive entree on the menu even though they would prefer the lower price offering.
6) During group luncheons they will not put in their fair share of the bill.
Statistics: Posted by bikefish — Sat Nov 30, 2024 4:51 am