10+ Signs You Might Be Too Cheap For Your Own Good

In this economy, it isn’t always a bad thing to be too cheap. But it can go too far.

Does anyone remember this show?

There are a lot of wackadoo cheapstake people. I don’t consider myself one because I love shopping too much.

So what makes someone too cheap?

According to Sofi:

1. Letting DIY Turn into BIY (Break It Yourself)

Unless you’re an expert, taking the DIY route on repairs can be a sign you are cheap. These fixes are often bad and flimsy, leaving you with leakier pipes or unsafe wiring. Reputable professionals may charge a lot but will stand by their work.

For example, if you go the cheap way and try to fix a car problem by watching a YouTube video before taking a road trip, you could find yourself paying dearly for it. If the vehicle winds up breaking down, it will throw a wrench in your plans and cost you time and money as you get towed, pay for repairs, and have to Uber around while waiting for your car to be road-ready again.