Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories

Series produced by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota

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NorthernCheapskate.com is frugal living website and radio feature from northern Minnesota dedicated to helping people save money every day.

Christina Brown is a journalist and stay at home mom who is the founder of NorthernCheapskate.com. From coupons to raising children on a budget to paying down your debt, Christina writes about her experiences in rural northern Minnesota.


58 Pieces

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A Steal is Not A Deal
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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A store's mistake: what's the right thing to do?

  • Added: Apr 16, 2014
  • Length: 02:12
Getting Out of Debt: Change Your Attitude
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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Christina Brown is the founder of NorthernCheapskate.com, a frugal living website dedicated to helping people save money every day.

  • Added: Apr 16, 2014
  • Length: 02:12
Gas Prices
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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Christina Brown, AKA The Northern Cheapskate, presents an essay talking about cheap gas prices.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 02:33
High Utility Bills
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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Using budget billing to help with your high utility bills.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 03:14
Spending Fasts
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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Are spending fasts a good idea?

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 03:46
Gift Ideas
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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Free or cheap gift ideas for the holidays or other events.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 02:35
Frugal Dinners
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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Frugal dinner strategies for busy families.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 03:47
Escrow Shortages
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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Managing increased escrow shortages due to increased property taxes.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 03:10
Credit Card Scams
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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What to do if you are being scammed for your credit card info.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 04:19
  • Purchases: 1
Clothing Life
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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How to extend the life of your clothing.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 03:41
  • Purchases: 1
Black Friday Shopping
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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How to be a smart black friday shopper.

Bought by KVSC and WRNC-LP


  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 04:01
  • Purchases: 2
Be Cheap in Moderation
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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Where to drawn the line between being frugal and living a happy life.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 02:26
7 Lifelong Hobbies
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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7 lifelong hobbies that you can enjoy on a budget.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 03:13
  • Purchases: 1
Grown Your Own Food
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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5 Reasons to grow your own food and save money.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 03:03
Expiration Dates on Food
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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Deciding to eat or toss - deciphering expiration dates on food.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 03:34
  • Purchases: 1
Buy Ripe Bananas
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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One cheap trick, buy ripe bananas or other fruit at a discount and use them in recipes or freeze them for later use.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 01:39
Vacation Planning
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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Tips for saving money while on vacation.

Bought by WDSE


  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 04:47
  • Purchases: 1
Time and Money
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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What is your time worth to you?

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 02:16
Simple Pleasures
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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Enjoying life's simple pleasure on a budget.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 02:06
Save on Groceries
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Northern Cheapskate - Acoustic Stories
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Routines to help you save on buying groceries.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 03:43
  • Purchases: 1