Episodes

  • If you just bought your new spring mattress and discovered the harmful chemicals of having one, this is us telling you that you do not immediately need to buy and swap your new mattress for a no toxin. In this episode, Jen and Jill, together with Alexx, discuss the benefits of reducing toxins in your everyday life and how it intersects with living a frugal life.

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/3vgVtSF

    πŸ’Œ 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

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Have you ever missed out on a huge discount sale at your favorite grocery store? This time, we’re not letting you miss out on any sales! No more FOMOs this year, as in this episode, Jen and Jill explore the seasonal sale cycles of groceries and the best times to buy and stock up your pantry!

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/3IznkQN

    πŸ’Œ 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

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Missing episodes?

    Click here to refresh the feed.

  • While there’s beauty in your uniqueness, navigating a world yet to be designed for you can be quite challenging. In this episode, Jen and Jill discuss the struggles of a neurodivergent when it comes to personal finance and some helpful tips to manage your money. Flaunt your edge and claim the power you have over the system!

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/435DXgu

    πŸ’Œ 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

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • In a time where indulgence in impulsive buying and consumerism is being equated with self-care, practicing frugality is harder than one may think. Frugality fosters a mindset and lifestyle of creativity, advocating for intentional spending. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk about how frugality encourages one to unleash their creativity in budgeting and saving with Miranda Anderson.

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/4a1gHmh

    πŸ’Œ 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

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Is the produce from your local Farmer's Market more expensive than buying from a grocery store? Let’s learn more about farmer's markets and how to shop in them! In this episode, Jen and Jill discover the small yet significant differences between buying from a farmers market and a grocery store and ways to successfully shop from farmers.

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/49AuKiy

    πŸ’Œ 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

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Shifting to digital is not new but also not that old, as most people are still discovering new things online. If you have heard of the terms ETFs, index funds, and bear markets and are having a hard time differentiating and understanding each of them, then you’re in for a treat. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk about investing for retirement, specifically using ETFs and index funds, and how it’s related to the β€œbear market.”

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/3wARWig

    πŸ’Œ 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

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • There's nothing you can't do now that you're in New York! 🎢 Just like the song, the streets of New York will make you feel brand new without breaking the bank. Tag along as Jen and Jill, together with Jen on a Jet Plane, list down travel tips and vacation destination dupes you can visit within the US and overseas that are affordable and enjoyable!

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/49OJIBd

    πŸ’Œ 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

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • There’s a popular saying that goes, β€œSpring is nature’s way of saying, β€˜Let’s party! ’” and we believe so! Spring has sprung, but so do springtime spending traps. In this episode, Jen and Jill list spending traps, needs, and ways to budget during this season.

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/4bKZij4

    πŸ’Œ 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

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • When does one step at a time get difficult? For us, it’s saving the first $100K. Building on an insightful discussion about all the math behind this, Jen and Jill share their thoughts on why this point marks a significant turning point in one's financial journey. Join your Frugal Friends as they continue the 6-week Roth IRA Challenge by discovering the reasons and ways to save your first $100K.

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/3UOw2lE

    πŸ’Œ 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

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Got a job promotion and want to celebrate? Stay right there! We’re going to celebrate it with you. In this episode, Jen and Jill create a space with Meghan Dwyer on emotional spending through validation and healthily working our way through it. They dive into the topics of the common triggers, managing positive emotions, and curbing negative emotional spending.

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/3SIVDcW

    πŸ’Œ 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

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • There’s no journey that has no successes, challenges, and most importantly, learning opportunities! Whether you’ve finished the no-spend challenge or you’re just planning to start, this episode takes you on a journey of celebrating new learnings Jen and Jill acquired through their no-spend January experience!

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/3uvwzhw

    πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes?
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter

    πŸ“‘ Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Investing doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode, Jen and Jill break down the basics of Roth IRAs and why they're a great option for saving for retirement. We also encourage everyone to take part in a 6-week challenge to contribute as much as possible to their 2023 Roth IRA before the tax deadline!

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/3Untbjh

    πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes?
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter

    πŸ“‘ Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Romance could show you incredible things like magic, madness, heaven, and sin. But in today’s special Valentine episode, Jen and Jill uncover a different kind as April Helm recounts 3 stories of romance money scams. The cautionary note is clear: "Love's a game, wanna play?" Be careful because your next mistake could be a big one.

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/3ST0byY

    πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes?
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter

    πŸ“‘ Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Why settle for cheap quality when you can have the best for less? No posh brand names and high price tags, but this episode is all about learning materials, durability, and all ways to acquire REAL reviews, not paid ones. Join Jen and Jill as they share ways to refine our ability in choosing affordable quality than cheap quantity.

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/3SmCAoP

    πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes?
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter

    πŸ“‘ Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Struggling with impulse purchases? In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of spending, a topic that's not only fascinating but also central to our upcoming book. Jen and Jill explore the reasons behind impulse purchases and provide strategies to help combat them. We don’t just talk theory - trust us, this is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their spending!

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/490LKOH

    πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes?
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter

    πŸ“‘ Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • The retirement topic always got people walking on eggshells. It’s mostly a tricky subject to bring up with our aging parents for a variety of reasons, and it’s only valid. In this episode, Jen and Jill, along with the creator of Waterlily, Lily Vittayarukskul, share about how planning for long-term care impacts us and the practices we can do to prepare ourselves as well as our parents for their long-term care.

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/3SD9D9C

    πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes?
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter

    πŸ“‘ Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Welcome to another insightful discussion! How's the progress on your New Year's financial resolutions? If you're still riding the wave of excitement and commitment to your goals, you're in for a treat. In this episode, Jen and Jill share valuable strategies that go beyond mere financial tips. They explore the power of mindset shifts, providing practical advice to help you not only set but successfully stick to your financial goals throughout the year.

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/3u6fGtO

    πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes?
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter

    πŸ“‘ Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • As the personal finance podcast industry grows every year, you might find yourself overwhelmed or confused by the contradictory and countless pieces of advice you hear. Frugal friends create a space for you to find the radical middleβ€”discovering what is going to make sense for you and holding on to the tension of all the advice you receive. In this episode, Jen and Jill take us back to controversial financial advice coined as the β€œbaby steps” or β€œblueprint” aligning the current status of our economy.

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/3S0GtzI

    πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes?
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter

    πŸ“‘ Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • What song has stuck in your head ever since you heard it for the first time? What if we told you how you think about finance is just like that song? In this episode, Jen and Jill break down ways to change your money mindset so you can stick with your financial goals, together with Paco de Leon’s fantastic financial advice. This episode isn't just a chat; it's an encouragement to create a fresh tune that aligns with your goals and guides you towards financial well-being.

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/3vDjB1o

    πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes?
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter

    πŸ“‘ Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • It has increasingly become harder to afford a house than to pay rent. But if you are determined to buy your dream house, this episode is for you! In this episode, Jen and Jill guide you into the complex and ever-changing housing market. Beyond the challenging landscape, they address critical questions, providing valuable insights for prospective homebuyers.

    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/423XCwN

    πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes?
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter

    πŸ“‘ Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook

    πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends

    πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram!
    https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.