Frugal Friends Podcast
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.
Episodes
How to Budget For July | Monthly Spending Tips
We’re already past the halfway point of the year, and a lot has happened. If your budget feels a little messy, July is the perfect time for a reset. In this episode, Jen and Jill break down everything you need to plan for this month so you can spend intentionally without making budgeting feel restrictive.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpjulybudgetkit📚 Our book: Buy What You L
Unhinged Baby Showers + Gender Reveals = Broke Parents
The baby isn’t born yet, and somehow the spending has already surpassed what could have gone toward years of their upbringing. Today, we're talking about how welcoming a baby has turned into a full-blown financial event. From over-the-top gender reveals and extravagant baby showers to outrageously expensive baby shower gifts, we're diving into some of the wildest examples social media has
We Tried 100 Side Hustles. These are Our Favorites.
There are countless side hustles out there, but not all of them are worth your time. We've tried enough of them to know which ones deliver and which ones don't. In this episode, we're breaking down the side hustles we'd actually do again—and the ones we'd gladly leave behind.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpfavsidehustles📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps:
Deinfluencing Amazon (Watch Before You Buy)
Amazon Prime Day is coming, and so is the temptation to click "Buy Now." But before another pile of packages lands on your doorstep, Jen and Jill uncover what's really going on behind Amazon. From fake reviews and low-quality products to questionable deals and memberships, this episode explores why Amazon may no longer be the frugal shopper's best friend.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https:
People Share Things They Never Buy to Save Money
Even the experts aren’t buying what you think they are. In fact, many of them believe the best solution is something you probably already own. In this episode, Jen and Jill share another round of things people are not buying to save money but this time, the people skipping these purchases are professionals and experts who know the industry best.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/f
Quitting Social Media Changed My Life | My Social Media Detox Strategy
Social media has become the modern-day opium therefore - do not disturb mode on! Today, Jen and Jill share their experiences on and off social media, how both have changed our lives, and how you can do your own social media detox in an effort to consume it more intentionally.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpsocmeddetox📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://w
These Small Habits Are Costing You $10,000 a Year
The familiarity of our daily life sometimes masks as a trap to expenses that could’ve been saved had we only known. In this episode, Jen and Jill explore a few thoughtful revisions that can create more breathing room in your finances because a few optimized choices today can keep hundreds of dollars from slipping through the cracks tomorrow.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpco
Concerts & Music Festivals Are For the Rich (we're too poor for music!)
Concerts used to be fun, enjoyable, and memorable. Now, you have to put your happiness and love for music on credit too? In today’s episode we’re going to look at some of the INSANE prices people are paying to attend concerts and music festivals, why live music has gotten so expensive and what you can do to save live music without needing to be rich or go broke.🎙️ Get full show notes here
How to Budget For June | Monthly Spending Tips
What was once in your email now has its own episode! This means a more comprehensive step-by-step guide to your monthly planners. Starting with the month of June, this episode covers what to budget for the month, what’s on sale, and June’s Money Move to help you grow your income intentionally.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpjunebudgetkit 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without
Store Loyalty Programs Are a Scam (And We All Fell for It)
Loyalty programs promise discounts, rewards, and exclusive perks. But what if those programs are actually designed to study your spending habits and push you to spend more? In this episode, we unpack how loyalty programs work behind the scenes and why those “perks” might be costing more than you think.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffployaltyscams📚 Our book: Buy What You Love
Deinfluencing Summer Vacation Travel Influencers (so OVERRATED!)
BOOK THAT TRIP! says the influencers who are getting free flights, free hotels, and paid brand deals while the rest of us are left holding the receipt. This episode breaks down the travel hype, the hidden costs behind “dream trips,” and why that vacation everyone’s posting might be a lot less realistic for the rest of us.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpdeinfluencingsummer 📚
13 Things You're Probably Wasting Money on (That No One Talks About)
When we spend on something, are we really getting our money’s worth, or are we just paying for something we could’ve done without? This episode breaks down 13 sneaky ways you’re probably wasting money, what those habits reveal about our intentions, and how we can make better spending decisions moving forward.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpmoneywasted 📚 Our book: Buy What Yo
The Gambling Epidemic Will Keep You Broke (& You Don't Even Know it!)
You won but at what cost? The rush of “easy wins” is everywhere right now and it’s not just in casinos anymore. It’s in sports, in ads, in your very own phone. In this episode, Jen and Jill unpacks how gambling has become more mainstream, more addictive, and more hidden in everyday life than ever before.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpgambling📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Wi
Cycle Syncing Your Money: Spend Less Without Trying Harder
Cycle syncing isn’t just for workouts or productivity—it can be a surprisingly powerful way to manage spending, saving, and financial decision-making because your hormones influence risk tolerance, impulse control, motivation, and long-term thinking. Today we’re talking about how to align your finances with each phase of your cycle.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpcyclesyncin
We Tracked EVERYTHING We Spent for 30 Days (Here's What Happened)
It’s time to show you the truth about us. Behind being frugal, the reality is we still fall into spending traps. Doing a 30-day transaction inventory revealed a lot that they hadn’t noticed in the eight years of doing this. Today, we’ll share what we spent on, what we learned, and why we’re finally opening up about it.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffp30dayexpenses📚 Our book:
The 7 Types of Impulse Spenders (Which One Are You?)
Spending can feel like a familiar friend, but impulse spending shows up in ways we don’t always notice. It’s not just “giving in” if there’s often a pattern you keep falling into without realizing it. Today we’re breaking down the 7 types of spenders and what actually helps stop the cycle.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpspendingpersonalities📚 Our book: Buy What You Love With
The Self-Care Industry Is Making Us Broke
Self-care is supposed to make you less tired, yet every “self-care routine” we see on social media has 18 exhausting steps. Its normalization has come at a cost for some of us. So today, we’re exposing the marketing disguised as self-care and what you can actually do to take care of yourself, from a licensed mental health professional.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpselfcare
The Credit Card Rewards Game Is Changing (And Banks Are Winning)
Credit cards once felt like endless possibility and hope as if it’s free money. But lately people are noticing something strange as points are harder to use, more complicated and annual fees keep going up. In this episode, they explain what’s happening, if it is still worth it and what to do instead.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpcreditrewards📚 Our book: Buy What You Love W
Listen to This to Shape The Future of Frugal Friends
Eight years ago today we started a podcast about saving money and somehow it turned into a movement. For 8 years, Frugal Friends has been helping people spend intentionally, save wisely, and push back against a culture of overconsumption. So for our 8th year anniversary, we want to share how frugal friends have impacted you and give you a chance to shape the future of Frugal Friends.🎙️ Ge
15 Save Money Tips I Wish I Learned Sooner
We haven’t always been money saving experts. There are some lessons we learned later in life that we wish we knew way sooner. These are tips we misinterpreted early in life, looked down on, or just didn’t know. In this episode, we are going to share them now so you know how valuable they are.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpmoneylessons📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Go
Real People Share How They Save Money on Groceries
If there’s one thing we love more than saving money, it’s food. But it’s also one of the areas where most of us tend to overspend. So instead of listening to influencers and mom blogs telling us what to do, we’re hearing from real people who’ve found their own ways to save on food and Jen and Jill share it all in this episode.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpsaveongroceries📚
We Make $7,000/Month… So Why Are We Still Broke? (Budget Makeover)
We got a budget confession that’s too good (and relatable) not to share. A listener shared their finances along with the moments that make money feel impossible to manage. In this episode, our goal is to figure out ways they can refine their budget, stop living paycheck to paycheck, and achieve their financial goals without depriving them of the things they value.🎙️ Get full show notes he
Got Extra Cash? Here's What to do With It
Windfalls come once in a blue moon. When they do, it feels like hitting the jackpot—suddenly anything seems possible. But if we don’t use them wisely, they can disappear just as fast as they arrived. In this episode, we’re walking through exactly what to do with extra cash so it actually improves your life!🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpextracash📚 Our book: Buy What You Lov
25 Little Luxuries That Are Worth Every Penny in 2026
We spend thousands chasing little luxuries—spa days, vacations, expensive coffee—but some of the best luxuries in life are completely free. In fact we believe most luxury isn’t actually about spending money, it’s about removing stress. So today we’re sharing 25 of our favorite little luxuries that feel expensive but cost absolutely nothing.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/f
Minimalism Isn’t Saving You Money Anymore (here’s why)
Minimalism, in the year of our lord 2026, isn’t what it used to be. What started as a way to simplify and save is now often costing people more, thanks to social media trends and influencer hype. Today, we’re breaking down how to get the real benefits of minimalism without all the excess baggage.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpminimalismnomore📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Wi
21 Spending Habits That Are Quietly Keeping You Broke
Warning: this episode might expose a few spending habits we’re all guilty of. The takes are spicy and the questions are thought-provoking, but the goal is simple: help you keep more of your money. Today, Jen and Jill break down 21 everyday habits that could be secretly draining your paycheck.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpspendinghabits📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without
YOU'RE SLEEPING ON THE LIBRARY: 21 Ways to Use the Library
Libraries are a whole new universe for how much things you can get and do in it. More than just books, more than just a bunch of research, who knew there could so much more?! Today, Jen and Jill are unlocking all the hidden gems you probably didn’t even know your library had.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpdontsleeponlibraries 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going
Your 2026 Money Problems, Solved: A Full Q&A Episode
Happy 600th episode! We hear you and we are here for you. Today we’re celebrating by doing what we love most—talking through real money problems. We’re answering listener questions and sharing fresh perspectives, practical ideas, and the values that have guided us throughout this journey.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/happy600th📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke
The Subscription Crisis Is Worse Than You Think
It took 30 seconds to subscribe, but somehow forever to cancel. And all that time, it’s quietly eating your savings. Today, we take a look at how subscriptions quietly pile up, why small monthly fees are so easy to ignore, and how to reset them in a practical way that still protects your financial goals.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpsubscriptioncrisis📚 Our book: Buy What Y
2026 Frugality Reset: Fix Your Spending in 30 Days
If you fumble on your savings, this is your chance to reset and start again. This isn’t a no-buy year nor a deprivation approach. Just a frugality reset you can start today. In this episode, we break down a 5-phase reset to stop overspending, plug budget leaks, reconnect with your goals, and build a frugal system that lasts.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpfrugalreset📚 Our bo
We Review Your 2026 Side Hustles. Are They Worth It or a Scam?
We asked how you’re making extra money on the side, and your answers were surprisingly creative! Some are genius, some are chaotic, and some might not be worth the effort. In this episode, Jen and Jill rate seven real listener side hustles on a scale from LOVE IT to LEAVE IT.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffprealsidehustles📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke htt
This Is Why You Keep Buying Stuff (And It Never Fixes Anything)
Do you also take 10 minutes of your time to take personality quizzes? While it’s fun and really a great way to know more about ourselves, marketers have also realized that. In this episode we’re going to talk about identity, how it’s used in marketing, and what you can do to build a stronger sense of self so marketing is less effective on you.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffp
We Tried a No Spend Challenge. Here's How it Went
We caved in and did it ourselves. We decided to stop spending money for one month and it unexpectedly brought up stuff we didn’t expect. Today we’re breaking down where we nailed it, where we failed it, and what we’re taking away from it in hopes of helping you with your next no spend challenge.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpnospendchallenge📚 Our book: Buy What You Lov
People Share What They're Doing to Save Money in This Economy
It’s one thing to sit week after week and tell you what we’re doing to save money or to watch other personal finance nerds tell you what they’re doing. But what are regular people out there doing to save money in this economy? We found what real people are doing to save money and we think they’re pretty good suggestions that not even finance influencers are talking about.🎙️ Get full show
I Bought the ‘Right’ Car and Still Regretted It
Even when you make the right decision, there can still be regret at the end. Not because you’re bad with money, but because car buying is literally designed to mess with your head. Jen and Jill share both the regrets and the wins they experienced when buying a car plus the things they wish they had done differently.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffprightcarregret 📘 Order the b
The Man Responsible For Why You're Broke
Your overconsumption may not be your fault because one man helped shape what consumerism looks like today. In this episode, Jen and Jill show how Edward Bernays made buying feel emotional and personal, while a system designed to influence our natural desires fueled it.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpblamehim📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast💌 Want to save money
Our 2026 Money Predictions: What’s Coming and How to Prepare
Take what resonates and leave what doesn’t. But this is the reality and you might want to prepare before things get really uncontrollable. In this episode, we’re going to dive into 5 predictions we have for what you can expect to see financially in 2026 and how to handle it with grace.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpmoneypredictions 📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-p
Why You Feel Broke Even When You Make More Money (2026 Edition)
Society has shifted so much that even earning more doesn’t always feel like enough. This isn’t a personal failure but a pressure baked into the system. Jen and Jill walk through the psychology behind feeling broke and share practical ways to move forward with clarity and grace.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpstillbroke 📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast💌 Want t
What You Actually Get for Your Money in 2026: Then vs Now
In 2006, everything just felt simpler. Fast forward to 2026, and it feels like you’re paying more for everything and getting less in return. Is that reality or is nostalgia just making us believe it? In this episode we’re looking at what your money actually bought you 20 years ago vs. what it buys now and why so many of us feel like the deal quietly changed.🎙️ Get full show notes here!htt
2026 Money Traps Everyone Is Falling For (Have You Noticed Them Yet?)
Going out used to feel enjoyable. Now it feels expensive and disappointing. From smaller portions to worse service, we’ve noticed a pattern and we know we’re not the only ones. In this episode, we call out six things we’re still paying for that no longer give us what they promise.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpmoneytraps 📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast💌 Wan
How to Get Your Life and Money Organized (Without Budget Apps)
Everything is too much. Too much to track, too many places to track it. We can’t fix that but we can show you our systems. In this episode, we’re sharing three spreadsheets to organize your life and money plus the versions you can take home from our shop if you’d rather not make your own.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpplanners📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast
Why Everything Is Worse Quality Now (It’s Not Just You)
It’s not an illusion. Companies are definitely up to something behind the scenes of why those pants shrink after a few washes or why that appliance barely lasts a year. In this episode, Jen and Jill break down what’s really going on and debunk the tactics brands use to cut quality while keeping prices the same or higher.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpdowngrade📘 Order the bo
7 Frugal Passive Income Ideas For 2026
Curious if there’s one true, real passive way to earn money without doing anything? It’s possible, but it’s not that easy. In today’s episode, Jen and Jill share seven ways to bring in more income in 2026 by making the system work for you.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffppassiveincome 📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast💌 Want to save money and spend better in jus
We Tried 19 Viral “Save Money” Hacks. Here’s What Actually Works in 2026
The internet loves a good money hack, especially when it goes viral. Whether or not they are effective is what Jen and Jill are all about. In this episode, they decided to try 19 TikTok famous, algorithm approved, emotionally unhinged viral save-money hacks from the most popular down to the most ridiculous one. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpviralmoneyhacks 📘 Order the
4 Things Influencers Have Normalized (& we STILL Overconsume!)
It’s normal for influencers because they make money out of it, but we don’t! These influencers have normalized outrageous spending, yet we still fall for it. So in this episode, Jen and Jill reveal four things that have become normal that we still fall for and how we can be creative ourselves. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpinfluencers 📘 Order the book herehttps:/
26 Frugal Habits to Save Money in 2026 (We LIVE by these!)
The secret to frugal living that truly sticks is frugal habits put into practice. In today’s episode, Jen and Jill share 26 frugal living habits that actually move the needle toward your financial goals and are easy enough to stick with long enough to truly make a difference.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffp26frugalhabits 📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast💌 Want
This Level of Overconsumption is Organized Hoarding | Unhinged Hauls
Who is actually using three big shampoos in a month, or sitting down to organize and use all those coupons? Today, we’re unpacking what’s really going on with stockpile videos, why these videos are so strangely compelling, and how extreme overconsumption online can slowly make overconsumption feel normal for the rest of us.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffporganizedhoarding📘 O
Why Groceries Are So Expensive Now (& How You Can Save Money on Groceries in 2026)
You are not doing groceries wrong, groceries are doing you wrong. Because even if you try to buy less, grocery prices today are through the roof. So in this episode, we’re breaking down why food prices have risen so much, if they’re going down, and what regular people can actually do to save money on groceries in 2026.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpgrocerypricehike 📘 Order
Why You Can’t Stop Shopping: The Psychology Brands Don't Want You to Know
If you love shopping but it makes you feel a little guilty then you are in the right place because in this episode, Jen and Jill walk you through how to spend money while being able to identify what you love spending on so you can finally shop without guilt. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpcantstopshopping📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast💌 Want to save mo
How to Stop Overspending in 2026 | 4 Steps to Go From Spender to Saver
Your overspending may not be your fault. We don’t think it’s an inherent shortcoming or due to lack of self discipline and promise you it is within your power to fix it. In today’s episode, we’re walking you through the four steps you need to finally stop overspending, the same framework we teach in our book and use ourselves.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpstopoverspending
Self-Improvement is a Lie | Deinfluencing "New Year New You" Motivation
Every year we hear “New Year, New You” but you are just buying the same journal, the same supplement, and the same productivity tracker. In this episode, we’re calling out the pressure to constantly upgrade yourself, breaking down the marketing that preys on insecurity, and offering a different path where you don’t need a “new you.” 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpnewye
26 Things to STOP BUYING to Save Money in 2026
As we welcome 2026, it’s time to leave behind spending habits that quietly cost us more than we realize. In this episode, we’re breaking down 26 sneaky money habits we’ve cut from our lives to save in the new year. Some may be familiar, some might sting a little, but all are meant to help you on your financial journey.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpstopbuyingthese📘 Order th
Will Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps Work in 2026? (our actual experiences)
This is an old, classic piece of money advice that many people use to learn personal finance, but the world has changed a lot, and we can’t expect it to work the same way anymore. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk about the ways 'Baby Steps Framework' are still valid and the ways they believe they should be updated.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpbabysteps2026 📘 Order the b
What ACTUALLY Works to Save Money in 2026 | New Save Money Tips
Tired of the same old money advice every year? Couldn’t be us. These aren’t new tips for the sake of being new but new hacks that are actually worth your time. Tune in today as we dive into 13 brand new money-saving hacks that have only been around for the last 5 years.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffp2026savinghacks 📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast💌 Want to s
5 Best Budgeting Apps For Beginners (Pay Off More Debt in 2026!)
We’ve tested a lot of budgeting tools and apps over the years. Some are a win and some that honestly should’ve not been made. If you’re ready to finally get control of your money and pay off more debt this year, you’re in the right place. Stick with Jen and Jill as they showcase the five best budgeting apps for beginners!🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpbudgetingapps 📘 Order
How to do a No-Buy or Low-Buy Year in 2026 (Our firsthand experiences!)
2026 is just days away, and before you know it you’ll be wondering how to make your budget work for the rest of the year. Let this be your sign if you’re planning a no-buy or low-buy year. Because Jen and Jill are breaking down exactly how to do it without the shame, burnout, or giving-up-2-weeks-in energy.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpnobuylowbuy 📘 Order the book herehttp
This TikTok Luxury Dupe Haul Trend is Tacky Overconsumption
“Made in Italy” when it’s really made in China? Appreciating the value of luxury is an art in itself, so choosing the real thing is a valid preference but at what cost? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on what luxury really means, exploring the rise of dupe culture, and asking whether it’s truly helping us save on quality or simply giving us a new way to justify cheap overconsumption
STOP BUDGETING & Start Values-Based Spending in 2026
Money can be tricky. It can feel like it’s there when it’s not, or feel gone when you actually have enough. That confusion can push us into two extremes: depriving ourselves or overspending. Jen and Jill are here to cut through the chaos with the real fix by aligning your budget with your values so your money finally makes sense.🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpnewbudge
The Best Debt Payoff Strategy: Debt Avalanche vs Debt Snowball
When we talk about debt payoff, a win is a win. Because anything that gets us to pay them off is good. It is just a matter of how we use these strategies as fast and healthy as we can. Today, we’re breaking down which one fits your money personality, and show how to customize either using values-based spending so you don’t burn out before you’re debt-free.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https
Worst MLMs of 2025 Exposed! (they're not the ones you think!)
In your 20s or 30s, you will encounter MLMs that promise communities, easy cash, and empowerment. It is important that you DO NOT fall for it so easily. Today we’re pulling back the curtain on what you need to know about the worst MLMs of 2025, some of which you may not have known were multi-level marketing.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpmlms 📘 Order the book herehttps://bi
Christmas Overconsumption AT ITS WORST | Deinfluencing Holidays
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere we go. But when the ‘spirit of giving’ looks more like a corporate marketing campaign, it’s time to talk. Today, Jen and Jill reacts to the most over-the-top holiday hauls on social media, breaking down why they’re so addicting, and showing you how to deinfluence your own holiday spending before it snowballs.🎙️ Get full show notes her
How Marketing Manipulates You to Spend Money You Don't Have
Social media made you buy that thing. And yes, it was on purpose. Today’s episode breaks down exactly how marketing psychology manipulates you and how companies use emotion, identity, and guilt to encourage you to buy things you don’t need with money you don’t have. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpmarketingmanipulation📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast💌 Wa
Black Friday 2025 is OFFICIALLY A SCAM (Can you call these deals?)
NOT EVERYTHING IS ON SALE THIS BLACK FRIDAY. It's dopamine. Sales are through the roof but what we don’t see are the recycled discounts, fake price drops, and psychological traps designed to make you spend more. And we’re talking all about it on today’s episode.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpblackfriday📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast💌 Want to save money and
Financial Planners Explained: Do you Need a Financial Adviser?
If you’ve ever wondered whether hiring a financial advisor is actually worth it or just another money trap, this episode’s for you. We’re breaking down exactly what financial planners do, how to know if you need one, and how to find someone who actually works for you, even on a frugal budget.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpfinacialadvisor📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/B
$96K in Debt w/ a $900 Car Payment!?!? | Reading Money Reddit Stories
Confession time is either a cry for help or a gentle reminder to get it together. In this episode, we’re diving into some wild Reddit money confessions about how people got into debt and we’re going to give some insight on what we'd do if we were in their situation.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpmoneyredditstories 📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast💌 Want to sa
40 Unsexy Frugal Living Tips That Actually Work
Let’s be honest, the internet is full of “frugal living tips” that sound great until you try them and realize they either save you thirty-seven cents or feel like a part-time job. These are not those tips. They may be the unsexy ones but they are the ones that actually helped us pay off over $100,000 of debt. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpunsexytips 📘 Order the book h
People on TikTok BEGGING for Money is Unhinged (Sad Fishing for Money)
How far would you go to trust, believe, and help a stranger online? Today we’re breaking down how social media has turned struggle into a brand, how these trends exploit both empathy and algorithms, and how it may be affecting you without you ever giving a dime.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpbegtok 📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast💌 Want to save money and spe
80% of People Don’t Do This When Grocery Shopping (and it's an easy fix!)
If the cycle keeps repeating with meal plans, making the list, overspending, the secret isn’t in the store. It's in what happens before you shop. Today we’ll break down this one simple fix, why almost everyone skips it, and how it can instantly change the way you grocery shop without cutting out your favorite foods or clipping a single coupon.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffp
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The right amount of money in the wrong place is still wasted money. So Jen and Jill spent years testing different savings accounts, earning thousands in passive income along the way, to find out which HYSAs truly deliver the best savings. In this episode, they walk us through the best accounts this fall season and compare who they’re really good for.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https
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Do money conversations make you uneasy? Today, we invited behavioral financial expert and author Carl Richards to unpack what this missing skill is and why it changes everything about the way we manage money. We’ll explore why most of us never learned it, how it impacts every financial decision we make, and what small habits can help you finally feel in control of it.🎙️ Get full show note
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It’s all over the news! Rate cuts are going lower and lower and you might be panicking and pressured whether to do it now or later. Jen and Jill dug into the news, cut through the speculation, and crunched the numbers so that we can help you decide whether you should refinance now or wait for possible lower rates.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffprefinancing📘 Order the book he
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Would you sell your house to rent? Today we’re diving into one of the most controversial money moves: buying vs. renting. And an even bigger twist: selling your home and going back to renting. Jill just made this huge decision herself, and in this episode, she and Jen unpack how it came to be and how it’s going.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/choosetorent📘 Order the book hereht
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Women Are IGNORING These 5 Levels of Wealth And It’s Doing More Harm Than Good
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CHEAP OR FRUGAL? 7 Habits That Make You Look CHEAP! | The Dark Side of Frugality
Forget reusing tea bags and hoarding ketchup packets because some “frugal hacks” don’t actually save you money, they just make you look cheap. In this episode, we’ll break down the habits that don’t give you the payoff you think they will, what to do instead, and why looking cheap actually costs you more in the long run.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/frugaltocheap 📘 Order the
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