Podcast

Frugal Friends Podcast

Business, Home & Garden, Investing, Leisure

Controlling your spending is hard to do. On every episode of Frugal Friends, we'll try to help you gain a little more control on one aspect of the countless directions your money is being pulled toward through frugality and a few laughs. If you're trying to save money, spend less, adopt minimalism, pay off debt or reach financial independence, we think you'll like the show.

Home & Garden chart
#4
Episodes
674
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
44 min
On air since
2018
Latest episode
19 hours ago

Episodes

674 episodes, newest first

  1. 7 Tips to Save Money on Thanksgiving Dinner

    Episode 664

    Show notes

    Hosting Thanksgiving or attending one? Either way, the holiday dinners can add up. Between family dinners, Friendsgiving, work potlucks, and all the extra food you end up buying, it’s easy to spend more than you planned. In this episode, Jen and Jill share how to enjoy the holiday gatherings without letting Thanksgiving take over your budget.

    🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals

    💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions

    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    👩🏻‍💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form:http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp

    📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week:http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill

    🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpthanksgivingdinner

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    42 min
  2. What to Include in Your November Budget

    Episode 663

    Show notes

    November is upon us, which means your budget is about to enter its annual obstacle course: Thanksgiving, holiday shopping, travel, end-of-year expenses, and at least one thing you completely forgot was happening. In this episode, Jen and Jill get ahead with their November Budget Toolkit, featuring what to budget for, what’s worth buying, and one Big Money Move to protect your finances.

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    💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here:https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions

    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    👩🏻‍💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form:http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp

    📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week:http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill

    🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/novemberbudgetki

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    41 min
  3. 5 Questions to Ask Before Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

    Episode 662

    Show notes

    For most people, paying off a mortgage seems like a no-brainer. After all, it can be a major financial burden. But in this episode, before rushing to become debt-free, Jen and Jill encourage you to look beyond the numbers, consider your priorities, and find a balance that supports your financial goals along the way.

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    💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here:https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions

    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    👩🏻‍💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form:http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp

    📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week:http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill

    🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpmortagepayoff

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min
  4. Should You Save For Your Kids' College?

    Episode 661

    Show notes

    Is college savings really a must-have? You might think so, but Jen and Jill dig deeper into the costs, uncertainties, and financial priorities that come with saving for your child’s future. In this episode, they discuss when to start saving, how much to contribute, and the different ways to help your child pay for college without sacrificing your own financial security.

    🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book:https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals

    💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here:https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions

    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    👩🏻‍💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form:http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp

    📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week:http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill

    🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpcollegesavings

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    47 min
  5. They’re Going BROKE To Be “Pretty”

    Episode 660

    Show notes

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, not the impossible standards the world wants us to live up to. Jen shares her own experience as she and Jill chat about how social media and marketing play on our insecurities and get us spending money just to feel good about how we look.

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    💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here:https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions

    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    👩🏻‍💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form:http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp

    📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week:http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill

    🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpprettybroke

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    50 min
  6. Financial Planning for Your 30s: What Actually Matters

    Episode 659

    Show notes

    They say life actually starts at 30! So, if you’re feeling behind financially, say less, because things are just about to get good. In this episode, Jen and Jill breaks down the financial planning moves that actually matter in your 30s, from building a strong financial foundation to investing for retirement and planning for your future.

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    💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here:https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions

    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    👩🏻‍💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form:http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp

    📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week:http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill

    🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpplanningfor30s

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    39 min
  7. 7 Money Saving Hacks to Live Below Your Means

    Episode 658

    Show notes

    Everyone says they’d be responsible with more money, but the problem is often how we define living below your means. It’s not about spending as little as possible. It’s about shifting your money mindset so you can spend intentionally without exceeding your means. Today, we’re talking about the mindset shifts that make living below your means feel less like restriction and more like financial freedom.

    🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book:https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals

    💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here:https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions

    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    👩🏻‍💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form:http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp

    📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week:http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill

    🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpbelowyourmeans

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    50 min
  8. More Reasons to Stop Shopping at Target

    Episode 657

    Show notes

    We thought we were the only ones feeling this way, but we kept finding more and more reasons people have stopped shopping at Target, so that’s what we’re talking about today. Target has become something else, and Jen and Jill are digging into why shoppers are feeling differently, what’s changed, and whether the Target run is still worth it.

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    💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here:https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions

    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    👩🏻‍💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form:http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp

    📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week:http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill

    🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffptargetisover

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min
  9. Financial Next Steps When You Have Your First Baby

    Episode 656

    Show notes

    Having a baby changes everything, including the way you think about money. Suddenly, you’re not just planning for your life. You’re planning for someone else’s future, too. In this episode, Jen and Jill break down the financial moves every new parent should think about, so you can feel more prepared for the costs, responsibilities, and big life changes that come with growing your family.

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    💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here:https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions

    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    👩🏻‍💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form:http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp

    📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week:http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill

    🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpfirstbaby

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    45 min
  10. Should You Still Be Following The Baby Steps?

    Episode 655

    Show notes

    You’ve probably heard of Dave Ramsey and his famous Baby Steps. But do you have to follow someone else’s financial blueprint to make progress with your money? In this rerun, Jen and Jill revisit Dave Ramsey’s advice, where they agree, where they’d do things differently, and how finding other voices in personal finance helped them figure out what actually works for them.

    🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book:https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals

    💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here:https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions

    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    👩🏻‍💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form:http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp

    📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week:http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill

    🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpbabysteps

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    1 hr 1 min
  11. Halloween Overconsumption is OUT OF TOUCH

    Episode 654

    Show notes

    We love Halloween, but the endless stream of viral “must-haves” can make it feel like you need to spend more every October. In this episode, Jen and Jill explore how TikTok, social media, and influencer culture are fueling Halloween overconsumption, from trendy decorations to nostalgic must-haves. They also share how to enjoy Halloween, embrace the spooky season, and celebrate without letting unnecessary spending take over.

    🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals

    💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions

    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    👩🏻‍💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp

    📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill

    🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/realityofhalloween

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    46 min
  12. What to Include in Your October Budget

    Episode 653

    Show notes

    A pumpkin one second, and then a cart full of candy, a bunch of costumes, and decors next. It’s quite hard to stop when you’ve reached a flow state in spending. But Jen and Jill are not here to cancel the fun. In this episode, they help to plan for the things you actually want to spend on so November doesn’t have to clean up October’s financial mess.

    🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals

    💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions

    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    👩🏻‍💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp

    📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill

    🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/octoberbudgetkit

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min
  13. My Mom Lost Her House. This Could've Saved Her

    Episode 652

    Show notes

    Losing a home isn’t always one bad financial decision. Sometimes it’s about not having the resources, information, or support to know what to do next. In 2017, Jen’s mom lost the house Jen grew up in to foreclosure after eight years without making a mortgage payment. Today, Jen and Jill share what happened, what might have prevented the loss, and what every homeowner can do to protect their home.

    🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals

    💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions

    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    👩🏻‍💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp

    📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill

    🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffphouseforclosure

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min
  14. 7 Psychological Tricks Stores Use to Make You Overspend

    Episode 651

    Show notes

    It’s not you, it’s capitalism. When you start feeling like you have no control over what you spend, it’s easy to wonder if something is wrong with you. But the truth is, you’re not entirely to blame. In this episode, Jen and Jill break down the psychological tactics stores use to get you to spend more, how to recognize when they’re being used on you, and most importantly, how to avoid falling for them.

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    🎙️ Get full show notes here!

    https://bit.ly/ffpstoretricks

    📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

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    47 min
  15. People Share How They Save Money on Utilities

    Episode 650

    Show notes

    A once-a-month bill can require major adjustments to the next month’s budget, especially with how much utility costs are rising these days. And we’re over artificial “hacks” that are really just designed to sell us another product. So in this episode, Jen and Jill turn to real people and share their best, practical ways to save on utilities.

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    🎙️ Get full show notes here!

    https://bit.ly/ffpsaveonutilities

    📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.

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    44 min
  16. Paying Full Price on These Items Is a Scam

    Episode 649

    Show notes

    IN THIS ECONOMY? When everything is “on sale” every other week, paying full price starts to feel like a choice. Jen and Jill are calling out the pricing tricks that make inflated “original” prices look like a bargain and revealing the products and services where you should never feel bad about asking for a better deal.

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    🎙️ Get full show notes here!

    https://bit.ly/ffpdontpayfullprice

    📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter

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    41 min
  17. 10 Money Decisions You Need to Make Before 40

    Episode 648

    Show notes

    Whether 40 feels right around the corner or a lifetime away, these are the money decisions you’ll be glad you started thinking about now. In this episode, Jen and Jill walk us through the financial questions and decisions you’ll want to start thinking about before 40 that can help you make more intentional choices along the way.

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    🎙️ Get full show notes here!

    https://bit.ly/ffpbefore40s

    📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter

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    40 min
  18. When to Buy "Off-Brand" & When to Buy "Name-Brand"

    Episode 647

    Show notes

    Many of us think buying generic brands means we’re being responsible with our finances, but navigating when to opt for off-brand versus name-brand can be a strategic decision between quality and savings. So today we’re replaying one of our most popular episodes of 2024, looking at what experts in their field buy and Tiktok product review videos to know which is worth our money.

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    🎙️ Get full show notes here!

    https://bit.ly/ffpnameoroffbrand

    📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/

    💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.

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    1 hr
  19. 2026 Weddings Have LOST The Plot

    Episode 646

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    It’s crazy when choosing the flowers, venue, and dress feels like the easiest part than keeping the costs under control. And beyond the couple, guests can end up spending more than they expect, too. Today, Jen and Jill talk about the wedding costs nobody warns you about, the trends driving them up, and the frugal ways to make your wedding actually fit your budget.

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    44 min
  20. What to Include in Your September Budget

    Episode 645

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    September brings new expenses, seasonal spending, and plenty of opportunities to save. In this episode, we’re breaking down what to budget for, what’s worth buying, and what to skip this month. Plus, one simple money move could help you lower your bills with a quick phone call.

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    34 min