Are You a Tightwad?

Percent distribution of Americans aged 18 or older by their (self-described) spending habits...

Somewhat or definitely a tightwad: 24%
Both a tightwad and a spendthrift: 10%
Somewhat or definitely a spendthrift: 15%
Neither a tightwad nor a spendthrift: 48%

Source: AARP, AARP Bulletin Survey on Spending