Guo told CNBC on Wednesday that she remains "frugal," admitting that she has done things like reserve flights at the airport and cancel them later so she could have a meal for free in the Amex lounge. She also rides UberX, the budget-friendly, low-cost version of Uber, and compares prices for food before buying something to eat. Her closet consists mainly of $10 pieces from stores like Shein.
In Spaichingen, a 51-year-old woman faces criminal investigation for allegedly stealing 0.15 worth of water from her neighbor's rain barrel, showcasing extreme frugality.
The Chicago White Sox have earned the stereotype of being cheap and the scorn from the fanbase for always crying poor. The White Sox are one of two franchises to have never signed a player to a contract over $100 million.
"I've never bought an expensive watch, I don't spend lots of money on clothes. I don't fly business class...even to Australia, I flew economy," Beahon recently told the Financial Times.
Pope Francis, who died at 88 on Monday, was known for his frugal lifestyle, love of tango and taboo-busting comments on a range of issues from wars in Ukraine and Gaza to LGBTQ+ issues.