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So What Kind of Tightwad are You Anyway?

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--Tightwad Personality Analysis Quiz--

TODDLER, TROOPER, TEENAGER or TIGERRRR, what kind are you?

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*Note whichever personality type you are, please know this is a general quiz and there is always room and time for mastery; a goal some of us keep striving to reach.*

Section One:Yes or NO (Yes answers are 10 points each)

Would you make something yourself if it were cheaper than buying it? (ie; bread, soap or wrapping paper) [ Yes or No]

Would you find a quirky or practical use for something that others would maybe just toss away? (ie; margerine, ice cream or milk containers) [Yes or No]

Would you buy most name brand items ONLY if they were on sale and at a price compromable to store brand or generic? [Yes or No]

Would you shop at garage sales or thrift stores to seek out something you need? [Yes or No]

Are you motivated by finding the cheapest price and best quality possible in everything you buy? [Yes or No]

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Section Two: (Yes answers are 20 points each)

Do you water down or use less than the "suggested" amount of products just to stretch the use that much further? [Yes or No]

Do you bother using your rubber scraper? [Yes or No]

Do you own at least one rubber scraper? [Yes or No]

Do you use baking soda for at least one other use besides baking? [Yes or No]

Would you buy bulk toilet paper if meant that you would be receiving at least one free roll, compared to paying normal pricing for a smaller pack? [Yes or No]

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Section Three: (Yes answers are 50 points)

Do you peel and cook potatoes or carrots at least once a week? [Yes or No]

Have you ever made your own bread? [Yes or No]

Does the practice of using and washing your own cloth diapers seem acceptable to you? [Yes or No]

Would you dye, or patch an article of clothing in order to extend its life? [Yes or No]

Do you read anything and everything in your power (hopefully from the library or obtained cheaply) on the subject of money saving and/or frugality? [Yes or No]

After adding all the points from all three sections, you are:

Yes or NO 0-100 points

TODDLERHOOD: You are on your way baby! You are a new tightwad in training, or a tightwad that is particuliar about how you choose to save money. Either way is okay and I think most all of us have been there. You're determination to learn is applauded, and I hope you continue to read on and pick up as much information as possible.

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