
Frugal Friends Podcast
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Ep 219Home Buying Tips In A (Crazy) Hot Market
Housing market is crazy hot right now as sales have continued to soar this 2022. More than 93 percent of homes purchased by corporations as of May 2021 were bought for under $300,000, and many of them were in predominantly Black neighborhoods. Tagged along with high demand is having fast-paced decision-making. In this episode, we run through some home buying tips to help you decide quickly yet efficiently in acquiring your dream house. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/39RM3SX📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 218Your Invitation to the 2022 Spending Symposium
Hold on tight! Our long-awaited and months of hard work for this year's Frugal Summit is about to go down (in the best way possible)! We’re giving you a little tease as we share snippets from our upcoming 2022 Spending Symposium on June 27. If you haven’t signed up yet, maybe this is your sign to get on board with us. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3OjRRn2📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 217Minimalist Living In An RV To Pay Off $56K Of Debt | Jill's Debt Free Journey
Living in an RV may seem like a dream for travelers and minimalists but it’s not always as easy and fancy as it seems. In this episode, Jill breaks down her minimalist RV lifestyle and non-traditional methods such as house sitting, renovating an RV and trailer to sell, and more, together with her supportive husband Eric in order to pay their debt. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3tUcXjV📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 216Paying off $78,000 of Debt | Jen’s Debt Payoff Story
What does it take to pay off a huge debt? How does one stay motivated in paying them? Jen candidly shared her journey of paying off her $78,000 debt in just two years, attached to the harsh realities of rising from it and staying motivated. Paying huge debt may feel unobtainable in just a short amount of time, but with this episode, Jen's story will surely change how you should view your debt. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3N6nxeR📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 215Creativity Over Consumerism w/ Miranda Anderson
Consumerism has enticed us to acquire the bigger, the shinier, and the newer. And for Miranda Anderson, a creative who did a 12-month no shopping challenge with her family, to say that consumption comes at the expense of our creativity is an understatement. Today, we talk about creativity over consumerism, balancing the opposing energies of creating vs consuming, and creativity and society’s focus on the end game. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3NOwZUs📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 214How To Save On Groceries | Frugal Food Tips
Buying groceries can be overwhelming when one goes spontaneously and ends up buying unnecessary items on the way out. We gave simple tips on how to plan your money reserved for groceries and shared fun episodes when shopping for groceries. By the next time you step foot in the grocery, you're fully equipped and ready to put into action our tips.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3NlPdMH📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 213How To Save Your First $100K
“Lower your expenses, Increase your income” is a piece of advice we might have already seen in articles that talk about achieving financial goals. However, nothing ever comes easy when you are saving your first $100K and moving forward. In this episode, we break down realistic and attainable ways to save your first $100K, while also setting bigger goals for you.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3PwQH8E📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 212Paying Off $105K of Debt in 35 Months w/ Kate from Living That Debt Free Life
Debt can feel insurmountable and even debilitating at times, especially if our debt reaches the 6-figure mark. This is exactly where Kate from ‘Living that Debt Free Life’ was at prior to tackling $105K of student loan debt, and she’s got some great insights and tips in her story to help the rest of us on our debt payoff journey. Regardless of the reasons we find ourselves in debt, we hope Kate’s story will provide encouragement and motivation as you work towards your own financial goals!🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3LnpXVQ📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 211How To Save Money On Clothing
How expensive should clothing really be? Whether you're a trendsetter or just like to dress well when going out, changing just a few of your spending habits on clothes can put you on the fast track to giving more room in the budget. Thankfully, there are a few tricks to save money on clothes without sacrificing your style and fashion. So sit back and enjoy your new wardrobe!🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3vwqIFr📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 210Tips To Live Zero-Waste Frugally
You will be very unpleasantly surprised to know how much waste we put out each day. Zero-waste lifestyle goes beyond reusable shopping bags, shampoo bars, eco-toilet papers, and glass jars. In fact, going for the zero-waste lifestyle seems very intimidating at first and does have some start-up costs. If you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint, this episode is perfect for you. 🎙️ https://bit.ly/3vsNNZt📑 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/Get full show notes here!Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from usCheck out our monthly challenge communitySubscribe for more on YouTubeHang out with us on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 209Financial Adulting with Ashley Feinstein Gerstley
Ah, adulting. Adulting is weird and nothing can ever fully prepare you for being an adult. We all need a little help sometimes, so we sit down with Ashley as she talks about Financial Adulting and overcoming scarcity mindset to thrive financially.🎙️ https://bit.ly/3jVNcdo📑 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/Get full show notes here!Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from usCheck out our monthly challenge communitySubscribe for more on YouTubeHang out with us on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 208Budgeting Basics
Using a budget helps us make more informed financial decisions. And that's what we're all here for. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk about some important points to help you create a budget so you can identify what goes into your expenses and make sure that you can live within what fits your lifestyle.🎙️ https://bit.ly/3NjHOOA📑 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/Get full show notes here!Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from usCheck out our monthly challenge communitySubscribe for more on YouTubeHang out with us on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 207What We've Learned in 4 Years of Frugal Friends
We're turning 4! We started Frugal Friends Podcast with one mission— to create a community where frugality is embraced by choice, not out of obligation. Four years later and that mission remains the same. Grab your favorite drink and join your frugal friends as we look back and highlight what we've learned on frugality, podcasting, and our lovely community.🎙️ https://bit.ly/3irtJ3w📑 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook💸 http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/club📣 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/Get full show notes here!Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!Check out our monthly challenge communitySubmit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from usSubscribe for more on YouTubeHang out with us on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 206Building Holistic Wealth W/ Keisha Blair
Death changes everything in an instant. Navigating through life while `dealing with loss and grief can feel overwhelming and consuming, but they are not permanent states. Join us as we sit down with Keisha to find out the lessons she learned from loss and building Holistic Wealth to live an intentional life. 🎙️ https://bit.ly/3N9aSIP📑 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/Get full show notes here!Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from usJoin the waitlist for Financial Freedom MentorshipSubscribe for more on YouTubeHang out with us on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 205How To Save For Retirement
It is never too early or too late to start saving for retirement. In fact, the best time to start saving is today. Whether you're just getting started or already saving, join us on this episode as we talk about all the things you need to know about saving that will enable you to be comfortable and secure after you stop working.🎙️ https://bit.ly/3tX7acz📑 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/Get full show notes here!Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from usJoin the waitlist for Financial Freedom MentorshipSubscribe for more on YouTubeHang out with us on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 204Make the Transition from Spender to Saver
Sometimes spending money is a whole lot easier than saving money! Spending money often gives us what we want in the moment, but it can derail us from our financial goals or debt payoff plans. Today we're talking about strategies to move from spending to saving so that we can get the most out of budgets!🎙️ https://bit.ly/3M8XLGR📑 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/Get full show notes here!Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from usJoin the waitlist for Financial Freedom MentorshipSubscribe for more on YouTubeHang out with us on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 203How Maggie Paid Off Her Mortgage As A Divorced Single Mom | Friends On Fire
Finances look different for single moms. Budgeting and paying off debt while parenting solo presents more challenges when you don't have someone to share expenses with. Join us on this episode as we talk to Maggie of the friends on FIRE podcast on how she was able to pay off her mortgage as a divorced single mom.🎙️ https://bit.ly/34Z5Wox📑 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/Get full show notes here!Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from usJoin the waitlist for Financial Freedom MentorshipSubscribe for more on YouTubeHang out with us on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 202How to Save Money on Pets
When you become a pet parent, it's just impossible not to go gaga over them. And whether you’re a parent to a kid or a furry baby, it requires your time, energy, and (wait for it) money to keep them healthy and happy. In this episode, Jen and Jill discuss several ways to help you in saving expenses without sacrificing your fur (or scaly) baby's health and breaking the bank.🎙️ https://bit.ly/3psccwf📑 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/Get full show notes here!Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from usJoin the waitlist for Financial Freedom MentorshipSubscribe for more on YouTubeHang out with us on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 201How To Identify Manipulative Advertising & Marketing
In both subtle and not-so-subtle ways, advertising and marketing tactics are being implemented everywhere to try to get us to spend money and buy more. While marketing in and of itself is not bad; we should be aware of the emotional and psychological ways brands are able to influence us to spend on something we may not even need or want. Listen in as we discuss some behind-the-scenes marketing strategies that could help us save money and spend more intentionally. 🎙️ https://bit.ly/3t17Ht8📑 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/Get full show notes here!Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from usJoin the waitlist for Financial Freedom MentorshipSubscribe for more on YouTubeHang out with us on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 200How To Get STACKED with Money - EP 200! w/ Joe Saul-Sehy & Emily Guy Birken
Ever found yourself sticking to old, boring finance guides that have been possibly passed down from four generations? We feel 'ya. For our 200th episode, we're joined by Joe Saul-Sehy and Emily Guy Birken, the authors of STACKED and they are here to show us how personal finance can be fun, and share some tips for staying motivated on the debt-payoff and savings building journey. 🎙️ https://bit.ly/3uQUnuc📑 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/👉🏼 https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/Get full show notes here!Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here!Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from usJoin the waitlist for Financial Freedom MentorshipSubscribe for more on YouTubeHang out with us on Instagram!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 199How Minimalism Can Change Your Life and Finances
We know there is no 'one-size-fits-all' in the personal finance space, but there are a few tenets and pathways that can really help us achieve some of the financial milestones we're dreaming of! There's many benefits to minimalism and today we're looking specifically at how the practices of minimalism can have a positive impact on our budget.Get full show notes here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 198How To Legally Pay Less In Taxes
We know we can't avoid death or taxes, but it sure is worth considering how to prolong life... and pay less in taxes (legally of course). We're taking a look at some of the lesser known ways we can see a lower tax bill at the end of the year based on the nuanced situations in which we may find ourselves!Get full show notes here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 197The Best Money Hacks w/ Lisa Rowan
Tried and true long-term money strategies are great, but sometimes we just want to know the best hacks for spending less and saving more. Thankfully Lisa has compiled over 200 top tips for making the most of our money and resources; in this episode we're going over the heavy hitters on categories like curbing spending, debt pay-off, earning money, and planning for the future.Get full show notes here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 196How To Do A Pantry Challenge | Shelf Cooking 101
One key way we can save money on food and see a reduction in our grocery bill (at least for a time!) is through a pantry challenge. Join us as we talk more about using up the food and ingredients we already have on hand to cut food costs and change the way we grocery shop long term.Get full show notes here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 195Should You Still Be Listening to Dave Ramsey?
We're looking at what others are saying, and our own experiences, to find the radical middle on what has been (and continues to be) a bit of a touchy subject. Rest assured, personal choice and freedom to find your own path on your financial journey is and always will be the way of the Frugal Friends.Get full show notes here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ Capitalize: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/capitalize See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 194Paying Off Debt & Mental Health w/ Melanie Lockert
Money and mental health are certainly in the top tier category of 'what not to talk about at a party', however we believe debt payoff and our mental wellbeing go hand in hand and we need to find places of safety to talk about these topics! Melanie joins us to share her own journey with mental health during her debt payoff and how this has looked for her even beyond debt freedom. Get full show notes here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 193The Importance of Accountability & Finding Your People
We talk about goal setting, resolutions, strategizing, and more; but none of that will get us too far without a supportive community! We're looking at a finance adjacent topic regarding accountability and how these intentional relationships can help us stick to and achieve our goals!Get full show notes here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 192Goal Setting & Strategizing For The New Year
It's that time again when we start thinking about what we want from this fresh new year. Of course it takes thought, preparation, and a bit of strategy to ensure we actually reach the goals we've set and see the progress we desire! Join us as we look at tips for setting attainable goals and experiencing personal growth in the new year.Get full show notes here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 191Uber Frugal in 1 Month | Frugality Challenge w/ Mrs. Frugalwoods
Are you already thinking about ways to reign in your spending in the new year? Have you wondered what it would mean to go 'all-in' on frugality (even if just for a short time)? Mrs. Frugalwoods is here to share with us her top tips for engaging in a super frugal month challenge; perfect for January...or any time of year!Get full show notes here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 190How To Prepare For A No-Spend Challenge (The Secret To Sticking To It!)
Does your savings need a jump start? Does your spending need a time out? A no spend challenge can be the perfect way to gamify our finances and see some big headway in reaching financial goals. BUT before we dive into a no-spend week or month we need to prepare! In this episode we're talking about the how-to's of preparing for your no-spend challenge and the why this is so crucial to it's success.Get full show notes here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 189How to Save Money on Coffee or End Your Takeout Coffee Addiction
Do you love coffee? Do you find yourself purchasing coffee out more often than you'd like to admit? While we know ending our latte purchases will not make us millionaires, it is still useful to consider where our money goes and how to save even in the small things. And so we're looking at ways to decrease spending on caffeine, and even sharing some ways to get the occasional FREE coffee!Get full show notes here! Frugalfriendspodcast.com/capitalize Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 1883 Listener Debt Payoff Stories
We love a good debt payoff story, and what could be better than hearing the real-life experiences of frugal friends listeners?! Listen in as 3 brave souls share their journey to debt freedom.Get full show notes here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 187Our Favorite Personal Finance Apps
Looking for resources to help you on your financial journey? Are you in need of streamlining your budgeting or banking process? We're exploring a run-down of some of the top personal finance apps; from banking apps to budgeting apps to investing apps and saving apps, there's some cool digital tools out there and we're highlight the best of the best!Get full show notes here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 186How to Budget without Deprivation
Does the word 'budget' feel limiting to you? Does it seem like you won't have any fun with your friends if you have a budget? It doesn't have to be this way! We believe it's possible to create a budget that makes room for spending on the things we value and afford the things we need. We're here to flip the script and chat about ways to budget without feeling deprived.Get full show notes here!Thanks for listening! See you next week! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 185From Over-spender to Millionaire w/ Walli Miller
Overspending, spending mindlessly, buying stuff we don't need; it all limits our finances! Whether in the debt pay-off journey OR debt-free we could all use some reminders on how to spend (and save) more intentionally. Listen in and hear some tips as Walli shares her journey of overspending, breaking the cycle, and becoming a mGet full show notes here!Thanks for listening! See you next week! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ Check out our sponsor Refily: https://refinance.refily.com/lending/home-refinance/?sourceid=influencerrefily_influencerrefily_202111020001 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 184Tips to Prepare for Holiday Sales Early
It's coming! The holidays are just around the corner *again* and this year we're gonna make a plan AND stick to that plan! There are plenty of ways to be prepared for the holiday season, ways to not overspend on gift giving and food, and tips for taking advantage of money saving strategies this time of year. Let's talk about how to get through the end of the year within budget, listen in!Get full show notes here!Thanks for listening - see you next week! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 183Side Hustles to Make A Quick $300
Cutting expenses is great, but eventually our ability to decrease spending reaches its limits. When we can no longer slash the budget any further we need to look at ways to increase our earning. Of course a big barrier to side hustles and earning money above and beyond our normal employment is TIME! For this reason we're looking at ways we can earn a bit more money especially when we're short on time.Get full show notes here!Thanks for listening! See you next week! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 182Eat Healthier, More Affordably & Easier w/ Cassy Joy Garcia
Meal planning, grocery shopping, meal prepping, cooking, cleaning OH MY! Just feeding ourselves and our families can feel like a daunting task, and when we add affordability and the goal of healthy eating to that list it can be quite a challenge for many of us! SO we brought in an expert, Cassy Joy Garcia to talk about some hacks she has found to eat well on a budget.Get Full Show Notes Here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 181How to Identify & Improve Spending Habits
Everything we do, our actions and behaviors (including the way we spend) begins in our mind. Our minds are responsible for so much, including our habits! These subconscious decisions can be the very thing that keeps us from reaching our financial goals; habits aren't inherently bad, but let's talk about how we can make our habits work for us instead of against us!Get full show notes here!Thanks for listening! See you next week! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 180Minimalist Investing
We believe investing is important, but it doesn't have to be complicated. There is an approach for stock market involvement and saving for retirement or other large expenses that is simple and minimalist. Join us as we aim to remove some of those investment 'barriers to entry'.Get full show notes here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 179Paying Off $33K of Debt While Living on Half of Your Income w/ Elle Martinez
We all love a good debt payoff story and this one combines debt pay-down with some tangible tips that dual income (and some single income!) households can implement. Listen in as Elle shares with us some strategies for debt freedom and even increased savings!Get full show notes here! Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 178Simple Living, But Make It Frugal!
What exactly is simple living, and how might it benefit our lives? When it comes to frugality, saving money and cutting expenses; simplicity has a lot to teach us! Let's talk about what it looks like to live simply and some tangible steps to get us there!Get full show notes here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/freeGet our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriendsSubscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/Hang out with us on Instagram! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 177What Is Values Based Budgeting & How Do You Practice It?
We talk a lot about the difference between being frugal and being cheap and one essential defining factor is that frugality makes room for spending on the things we value. Of course, this does require some thoughtful and intentional budgeting around these values. While there are many ways to approach budgeting, we feel a values-based budget has the highest likelihood of actually sticking. Listen in on HOW to budget around your values!Get full show notes here!https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/freeGet our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriendsSubscribe for more on YouTube: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 176Zero-Waste(ish) Cooking w/ Debt Kickin Mom
Food waste is one of the biggest contributors to busting our grocery budget every month. Not to mention reducing waste (of any kind) both helps our finances and the environment! It's one of our favorite kinds of episodes since we get to interview Debt Kickin Mom about some tips and tricks to limit the amount of food we waste in the kitchen so we can actually eat what we buy and keep saving money on food!Get full show notes here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 175Psychological Tricks for Sticking to Your Budget
Ever wonder if you're missing some secret tip about how to actually curb spending and make your budget work for you? Well, there is no magic wand to help, BUT there is one area of ourselves we often undermine in this whole process; our mind. All of our behaviors, including our spending habits begins in our brain so let's start there! Join us as we take a look at the ways we can interrupt our patterns and behaviors before they turn into purchases we don't need and financial goals we never achieve!Get full show notes here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 174Investing vs Paying Off Your Mortgage Early
Is it better to pay off our mortgage or invest the money? It's a hotly debated topic (well at least in financial circles) with some surprisingly conflicting conclusions. We're exploring how to determine the best approach for each of us individually and the factors we each should consider.Get the full show notes here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 173The Financial + Environmental Benefit of a Circular Economy w/ Ron Gonen
We've talked about sustainability at the micro level, but what about the macro level? How can we make decisions with both our time and money that creates long-lasting benefits? Ron Gonen is here to share about how we can aim at a circular economy rather than a linear one and the benefits this can bring to our communities both financially and environmentally.Get full show notes here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 172Decorating Your Home On A Budget
Do you find you are constantly buying new decor items for your home? Is it costing far more than you want to spend to make your home pleasing to the eye? On this episode we're exploring how to identify your personal design aesthetic so you can decorate in a way that is authentic to your style and stop buying more stuff! Decorating to the point of contentment is the aim. Listen in! Get the full show notes here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 171Should You Focus On Paying Down Debt Right Now?
Is hyper-focusing on debt pay-off the right financial move for you right now? While it's no secret that we frugal friends love debt freedom, there are some considerations to make before jumping head first into debt pay down. Listen in as we discuss some additional pieces to think about on this financial journey!Get the full show notes here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 170Your Guide to Simple Solopreneurship w/ Laura Adams
Thinking about starting your own side business, or even full-time business? Feeling overwhelmed by all that's involved with owning a business? You're not alone! And Laura Adams is here to talk about the most important things to consider when being a solopreneur, and how to take small, manageable steps towards being your own boss! Get full show notes here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.