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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Cheap ways to get more out of Christmas

189 minute video Monday, Dec. 14, 2015

Christmas is right around the corner and we’ve got holiday ideas that will bring the spirit of the season and a smile to people’s faces for very little cost.

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Your tips for saving

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Your tips for saving

218 minute video Monday, Nov. 30, 2015

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.

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Monday, Nov. 30, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: High cell bills? Wifi is your friend

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: High cell bills? Wifi is your friend

213 minute video Monday, Nov. 16, 2015

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.

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Monday, Nov. 16, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Dining out tips

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Dining out tips

201 minute video Monday, Nov. 2, 2015

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.

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Monday, Nov. 2, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Federal Election Edition

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Federal Election Edition

190 minute video Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

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?

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Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Make your Halloween scary cheap

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Make your Halloween scary cheap

177 minute video Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015

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.

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Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Make money online

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Make money online

208 minute video Monday, Aug. 10, 2015

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.

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Monday, Aug. 10, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Long weekend savings

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Long weekend savings

137 minute video Monday, Jul. 27, 2015

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.

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Monday, Jul. 27, 2015

Saving at the grocery store

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Saving at the grocery store

190 minute video Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

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

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Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Grocery shopping tips

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Grocery shopping tips

201 minute video Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

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.

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Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Cheap house cleaning tips

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Cheap house cleaning tips

178 minute video Monday, Jun. 15, 2015

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.

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Monday, Jun. 15, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Cell contract changes are here

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Cell contract changes are here

165 minute video Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

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.

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Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Nothing’s cheaper than free

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Nothing’s cheaper than free

189 minute video Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

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.

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Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Tech support alternatives

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Tech support alternatives

198 minute video Monday, May. 4, 2015

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.

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Monday, May. 4, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Jeremy’s reward system

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Jeremy’s reward system

201 minute video Monday, Apr. 6, 2015

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.

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Monday, Apr. 6, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Flyer app can save you money

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Flyer app can save you money

180 minute video Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015

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.

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Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Adult birthdays

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Adult birthdays

222 minute video Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015

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.

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Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Kids’ birthday parties

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Kids’ birthday parties

191 minute video Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015

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?

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Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Be romantic for less

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Be romantic for less

171 minute video Friday, Feb. 20, 2015

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.

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Friday, Feb. 20, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: All-Inclusive vacation the best deal?

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: All-Inclusive vacation the best deal?

148 minute video Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015

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.

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Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Home exercise

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Home exercise

181 minute video Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015

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.

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Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Top 10 savings tips

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Top 10 savings tips

341 minute video Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015

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.

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Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Preparing for Boxing Day

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Preparing for Boxing Day

213 minute video Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

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.

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Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Keeping the Cheap in Christmas

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Keeping the Cheap in Christmas

1 minute read Monday, Dec. 8, 2014

Are you sick of winter yet? If you’ve lived here all your life, this is nothing We’re only a couple of weeks from Christmas and you probably have money on your wish list since you spent most of yours on dinners and presents.

There are some ways to be creative and save money during the holiday season.

In this week’s Winnipeg Cheapskate video we take a look at how you can cut cooking costs and reduce your decorating dollars with a little planning and some creativity.

Check out winnipegfreepress.com for this holiday feature.

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Monday, Dec. 8, 2014

Are you sick of winter yet? If you’ve lived here all your life, this is nothing We’re only a couple of weeks from Christmas and you probably have money on your wish list since you spent most of yours on dinners and presents.

There are some ways to be creative and save money during the holiday season.

In this week’s Winnipeg Cheapskate video we take a look at how you can cut cooking costs and reduce your decorating dollars with a little planning and some creativity.

Check out winnipegfreepress.com for this holiday feature.

Winnipeg Cheapskate: Home heating tips

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Winnipeg Cheapskate: Home heating tips

197 minute video Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015

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.

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Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015

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