A man dubbed a ‘cheapskate’ has revealed the extreme measures he takes to save money that include heating up his dinner, bathing and washing clothes in his jacuzzi.
Divorced Todd Moriarty, from Michigan, takes pride in finding the cheapest deals possible, and considers himself a ‘genius’ when he spares funds by purchasing expired foods and transforming his hot tub into a money-saving machine.
The train driver, who earns $95,000 a year, will do whatever it takes to save a penny and pays no attention to those who think he is ‘over the top.’
Speaking to TLC’s Extreme Cheapskates, Todd detailed how his penny-pinching behavior – including covering his home in plastic to keep the resale value high, using his jacuzzi to bathe and clean clothes, and eating expired fish – has saved him 95 per cent of his salary.
Todd Moriarty, from Michigan, has revealed he goes to extreme measures to save money, and even bathes, heats up his dinner, and washes his clothes in his jacuzzi
He takes pride in finding the cheapest deals possible, and considers himself a ‘genius’ when he has funds to spare
The train driver will do whatever it takes to save a penny and pays no attention to those who think he is ‘over the top’
‘Because my hot tub is not going to add any value to the house, I decided to use it for multi-purposes, for everything I can think of,’ Todd said.
He continued: ‘There’s no need for me to use the washing machine because it costs too much money.
‘I could just reuse the water right here.’
The ‘cheapskate’ confessed that he even uses his jacuzzi to clean his clothes, claiming that using the hot tub results in ‘less wear and tear’ than a washing machine.
He revealed that by using his hot tub for bathing, and cleaning dishes as well as clothes, he was ‘saving $30 to $40 a month.’
‘That way I don’t have to use my appliances and can turn off the hot water heater,’ he told TLC.
Todd branded the jacuzzi a ‘cash cow’ and said it was a ‘stoke of genius.’
According to the CDC, hot tubs pose a risk of Legionnaires’ disease, a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria.
Todd also collects plastic bottles and keeps his clothes in the freezer to get rid of bacteria, so he doesn’t have to wash them
Speaking to TLC’s Extreme Cheapskates, Todd detailed his penny-pinching behavior – including covering his home in plastic to keep the resale value high
His ex-wife, Stephanie Hubbs, revealed that ‘all’ of Todd’s free time is spent trying to get the best deal
These bacteria are found naturally in water, and jacuzzis aren’t usually disinfected properly, making them a breeding ground for germs.
Todd said he spent only $4,500 a year on necessities, and avoided high energy or water bills.
The train driver even got rid of the electric garage door opener to save money.
To ensure he will be able to get the best deal when he sells his home and car, Todd has wrapped his entire home and the interior of his car in plastic.
‘People can laugh all they want. I’m laughing all the way to the bank when I sell this baby,’ Todd said.
He also collects plastic bottles, keeps his clothes in the freezer to get rid of bacteria, so he doesn’t have to wash them, and dries his clothes in his car.
By air-drying his clothes, Todd saves $100 a year.
He revealed that he saves 95 per cent of his annual salary, which is $95,000, by keeping his spending to a minimum (Todd’s garage pictured)
The train driver even cuts out other costs from his home and revealed he dries his clothes in his car
His ex-wife, Stephanie Hubbs, revealed that ‘all’ of Todd’s free time is spent trying to get the best deal.
‘I think all of Todd’s free time is spent preserving the value of the things that he has,’ she said.
Stephanie added that he was ‘always constantly trying to save money, every day, every hour, every minute. It’s always on his mind.’
She revealed that Todd’s ‘cheap ways’ were a ‘factor’ in their divorce.
As for groceries, the train driver plans out his trips to the store in hopes of bagging a bargain, with his ex-wife revealing a ‘disgusting’ habit.
‘Each of my stops each day is contingent on timing in order to get the best deal,’ Todd said.
Stephanie added: ‘Todd has this thing where he goes to the store and he peruses the fish and meats and looks at the dates, so he’ll buy all the fish that’s on clearance that they are about to throw out and he eats that. It’s disgusting.’
Shocking a store employee, Todd said he was looking for ‘anything that’s past its expiration date, anything that’s old or expired’ so he could save money
And while Todd’s behavior raises eyebrows, he revealed he is unbothered by people’s opinions
‘When I get something cheap, when I find a good deal, I feel really good, it makes my day,’ Todd said as he searched the grocery store for expired meats.
Shocking a store employee, Todd said he was looking for ‘anything that’s past its expiration date, anything that’s old or expired.’
The self-styled cheapskate showed off his stingy nature as he begged the worker to give him ’99 cent’ fish.’
‘I probably save about $75 a month on expired groceries that most people don’t want and it can save me up to $900 a year,’ Todd said.
‘When I’m satisfied knowing that it’s the lowest price that I can get, then I buy it all,’ he said before adding that he was ‘living like a king.’
And while Todd’s behavior raises eyebrows, he revealed he is unbothered by people’s opinions.
Todd said: ‘I don’t care that some people might think my habits are over the top.’
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