Tightwad Bank: cheap and proud

I’m sure it didn’t take long for someone in the tiny population living in Tightwad, Missouri to think of using the town’s name for a bank. The bank closed in 2006 after 22 years in business, but they’ve just announced that version 2.0 is on the horizon.

I guess the novelty doesn’t wear off for some. Hey, in this economic climate, tightwads SHOULD be shouting their true natures from the rooftops. Loud and proud.

Here’s more, from KY3:

• TIGHTWAD, Mo. — Here in this town of 63 on Missouri 7 in eastern Henry County, the cheapest thrill for frugal people is having their picture taken in front of its little bank. Don Higdon and company recently reopened Tightwad Bank, where your checks advertise your penny pinchiness to your debtors and creditors.
• Come Christmas, you can also send a message to those chintzy relatives that two can play their game. You can use your Tightwad credit card.
• The bank capitalizes on a charming name that once drew $2.2 million in deposits from people who live coast to coast.

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