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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Your tips for saving

Winnipeggers always make me proud when they tell me stories about how they save money. Actually, some people actually challenge me to see if they are a bigger cheapskate. This week we hear from Free Press readers on their tips for saving.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: High cell bills? Wifi is your friend

This week in the Winnipeg Cheapskate video we are talking about how to practically eliminate using data on your cellphone. Before you say it can’t be done, it probably can’t – but we’ve got some ideas to really reduce your data on your cell bill.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Dining out tips

Everything from answering fast-food restaurant surveys to ways to eliminate a pizza delivery charge, we’ve got dining tips in this week’s Winnipeg Cheapskate video.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Federal Election Edition

Do your thing, Winnipeggers: Get out and vote!But first, watch our special edition of Winnipeg Cheapskate today. I am joined by federal party leaders as they answer the question: As prime minister, how will your government save me money?

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Make your Halloween scary cheap

The scariest time of the year is upon us. No, not election day. I’m talking about Halloween. And if you want to have a cheap Halloween, you need to do some creative legwork now to get a jump on your costume for a wild Saturday night.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Make money online

Everything from selling your photography to your opinion, we’ve got the details about how you can earn some dough on the World Wide Web. Whether it is reviewing products or taking surveys, you can get cash or other rewards for speaking your mind.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Long weekend savings

Whether it is going out and getting to know people in your neighbourhood or expanding your knowledge and learning a new craft or hobby, you can actually have fun this weekend without spending a penny… or a nickel, I guess now.

Saving at the grocery store

In this week’s Winnipeg Cheapskate video we talk about how to navigate your way through the grocery store aisles without going broke.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Grocery shopping tips

In this week’s Winnipeg Cheapskate video we talk about generic products, how to save in the produce aisle and how to give your arms a workout so that it lowers your bill.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Cheap house cleaning tips

This week we’ve got some simple tips to keep your home fresh and tidy - from making your own household cleaner to reducing the cost of washing and drying your clothes. Check our latest Winnipeg Cheapskate video with Jeremy Bradley.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Cell contract changes are here

New rules are coming into play this week for your cellphone. You will want to take note of the ways you can score some sweet deals on a new price plan or even a newer phone.Ne Check out this week’s Winnipeg Cheapskate video for all the details.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Nothing’s cheaper than free

Asking for discounts is one way of being cheap, but how about asking for free stuff? Does it work? It can, you just have to know the effective way to do it. And that, my friends, is what I teach you this week in the Winnipeg Cheapskate video.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Tech support alternatives

Our lives are so consumed by gadgets and technology but they are likely to have issues and glitches that can really mess up your day. In this week’s Winnipeg Cheapskate, Jeremy Bradley gives you some tricks to free fixes for your favourite devices.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Jeremy’s reward system

In March I came up with a game for myself that rewarded me for completing chores around the house – chores that I can’t stand doing. Find out the results of my initiative in this week’s Winnipeg Cheapskate.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Flyer app can save you money

The inspiration for this week’s video came from a fellow shopper at the grocery store. She showed me an app called Flipp that she used to comparison shop and how much time and money it saves when she is doing the household shopping.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Adult birthdays

In this week’s Winnipeg Cheapskate, we take a look at birthday party planning from surprises to the gifts and cards. There are plenty of ways to save money so you can look forward to next year’s birthday or the next birthday party you are invited to.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Kids’ birthday parties

Birthdays happen every year and it seems like for kids they cost more and more.

So which is cheaper: staying in and catering it yourself or going out and having someone else do all the cooking and entertaining for you?

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Be romantic for less

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. In case you forgot, watch this week’s Winnipeg Cheapskate video and then get planning. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

We have all seen TV shows where the hapless guy waits until the last minute and pays double the regular price for a dozen roses and comes back with some dreadful gift because there was nothing left at the store. And how did he feel sleeping on the couch after that?

In this week’s Winnipeg Cheapskate video, Jeremy Bradley talks about how you can make Valentine’s Day a special time and spend very little money to make it a memorable night. This year, make it a theme day. What does that mean? Check the video out.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: All-Inclusive vacation the best deal?

What's the best vacation deal for you? Is it better to go all-inclusive or choose your own adventure? Winnipeg Cheapskate Jeremy Bradley crunches the numbers to find out.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Home exercise

The common excuse for people not wanting to go to a gym is the winter cold or the expensive membership or even the intimidation of others seeing you workout. So throw out all those excuses because we’ve got cheap alternatives you can do at home.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Top 10 savings tips

Another year is coming to an end and thanks to yours truly, you have hopefully saved quite a bit of money this year. In this special edition of Winnipeg Cheapskate, we look back at the top 10 savings tips we talked about in 2014.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Preparing for Boxing Day

Before the Americans stole the craziest-shopping-day-of-the-year spotlight with Black Friday, we had Boxing Day. And with it just days away, now is the perfect time to plan your Dec. 26 shopping.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Home heating tips

Those winter temperatures are setting in. We had a great October but you know how things work in November. Before you crank the heat this fall and winter, there are some things to take note of that will save you money.