Jumping to conclusions and repeating lies seems to be your MO. It so happens that my girl owns the home we live in, has a well paying, permanent job and has a sizeable retirement nest egg. The rent from my home supplements my retirement income. We have a happy, comfortable life together.
Do you think smart "people are determined to continue along that stupid path," like stupid people continue to believe their own stupid lies?
By the way, saving money is not being cheap unless one is willing to accept a much inferior product in order to save a buck.