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DIY Financial Plan Part 4: Money Saving Systems
Ep 641 · Aug 14, 2026 · 34 min
And that’s a wrap! For the final episode of the DIY Financial Plan series, Jen and Jill dives into money-saving strategies and the tools that can help you keep more of your hard-earned money. From tax-saving opportunities to college and estate planning, they’re covering the strategies that can make a real difference in your financial plan. 📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/diyfinancialplan4 📚 Our book: Buy What You L…
DIY Financial Plan Part 3: Retirement Planning
Ep 640 · Aug 11, 2026 · 31 min
For the third part of this series, Jen and Jill tackle one of the most important and often most intimidating money topics. After all, we'll all grow older, and the goal is to reach retirement without constantly worrying about money. They break down the basics of retirement planning, explain where to invest, and share practical guidance to help you start preparing for the future with confidence. 📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http…
DIY Financial Plan Part 2: Debt & Emergency Planning
Ep 639 · Aug 7, 2026 · 34 min
Now that you've built the foundation of your financial plan, it's time to prepare for the unexpected. In part two of this four-part series, Jen and Jill shift the focus to two of the biggest pillars of financial security: paying off debt and building an emergency fund. Together, they break down how to create a plan that helps you tackle today's financial challenges while protecting your future. 📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http…
DIY Financial Plan Part 1: Budget & Goal Planning
Ep 638 · Aug 4, 2026 · 31 min
There are a lot of financial goals you can pursue and it can be confusing to know which ones to pursue first and to what extent. In this episode, Jen and Jill kick off a four-part series on building a comprehensive financial plan that helps you sort through the numbers, the emotions, and the real-life limitations of your finances. 📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/diyfinancialplan1 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Witho…
What to Include in Your August Budget
Ep 637 · Jul 31, 2026 · 37 min
Before August starts emptying your wallet, let's build a budget that's ready for it all. In this episode, we're covering everything to include in your August budget from back-to-school expenses and end-of-summer spending to the seasonal foods and best buys that can help you save money all month long. 📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/augustbudgetkit 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriend…
How to Live With Less And Get More Out of Life
Ep 636 · Jul 28, 2026 · 45 min
Now we have access to better everything. Better vacations, better homes, better routines, better storage systems, better skincare, but even with all this “better” we are still financially stretched and emotionally exhausted trying to maintain lifestyles we don’t even fully enjoy. In this episode, we’re exploring why buying more stuff isn’t resulting in a better life. 📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffplivewithless �…
Underconsumption Core 101
Ep 635 · Jul 24, 2026 · 48 min
We frugal people are built different. Not in a weird way, but in a smart, practical one. If this episode resonated with you the first time, you're going to love revisiting it. We're diving back into the underconsumption core trend on TikTok—a trend we'd love to see more of, but probably won't, because it's not rage-bait, and it doesn't make platforms much money. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpunderconsumptioncore 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.fru…
You Might Have to Support Your Parents… Here’s What to Do
Ep 634 · Jul 21, 2026 · 45 min
At some point, many of us will face a reality we didn’t plan for: helping our parents financially. Whether it’s covering bills, helping with housing, or stepping into a caregiving role, almost no one is talking about how to prepare for it. In this episode, Jen and Jill share their personal experiences and break down what you need to know before it becomes a crisis. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpcareforthem 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfri…
How to Simplify Your Life to Save More Money
Ep 633 · Jul 17, 2026 · 49 min
The beauty of simplicity is often overlooked. And having more can make it feel like you have it all, but really, it often makes life more complicated. With less, you are free to focus on what truly matters. Jen and Jill revisit a listener's favorite on the research behind these concepts and share how embracing them can help you spend less, stress less, and save more. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpsimplicity 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfr…
21 Things Frugal People Don't Buy in 2026
Ep 632 · Jul 14, 2026 · 47 min
Frugal people have figured out how to protect their savings without falling for marketing that sells an identity instead of real value. Jen and Jill dives into the “manufactured convenience,” subscription creep, AI upsells, and performative wellness that frugal people ARE NOT falling for this year! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpfrugalnobuy2026 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-brok…
How to Stick With Your Big Financial Goals
Ep 631 · Jul 10, 2026 · 56 min
Goal achievement isn’t linear and it takes a good amount of determination to push through, therefore today’s episode is a good mid-year reality check. Jen and Jill once again 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. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpstickwithgoals 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-yo…
People Share What They REGRET Purchasing | Buyer's Remorse
Ep 630 · Jul 7, 2026 · 47 min
Have you ever bought something and instantly regretted it? Like “why did I spend THAT much on THIS?” Today we’re diving into real stories of buyer’s remorse, from real people not influencers or gurus trying to sell you something. We’re hearing everything from big purchases to everyday spending mistakes. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpbuyerremorse 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/&n…
How to be Content Without Being Complacent
Ep 629 · Jul 3, 2026 · 56 min
When you think about your life and ask, “Am I happy with how things are? Am I content with the life I have right now?” Do you say yes? It’s tough to figure out what’s just right for us without settling and feeling too complacent. We want to keep moving forward. In this episode, Jen and Jill walk us into the journey of contentment and share ways to use it as a tool to spend less and with intentionality. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffphowtobecontent 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love…
Frugal Living Tips From The Great Depression
Ep 628 · Jun 30, 2026 · 52 min
Let’s take a look at the habits and mindsets that helped people thrive through some of history’s toughest times. In this episode, Jen and Jill share lessons from the 1920s and beyond that can help us push back against a century of overconsumption marketing and rethink what it means to live well with less. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpgreatdepressionskills 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-goi…
How to Budget For July | Monthly Spending Tips
Ep 627 · Jun 26, 2026 · 38 min
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 Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke…
Unhinged Baby Showers + Gender Reveals = Broke Parents
Ep 626 · Jun 23, 2026 · 47 min
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 to offer. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpbabyshower 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without…
We Tried 100 Side Hustles. These are Our Favorites.
Ep 625 · Jun 19, 2026 · 45 min
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 Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money…
Deinfluencing Amazon (Watch Before You Buy)
Ep 624 · Jun 16, 2026 · 51 min
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://bit.ly/ffpdeinfluencingamazon 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.fruga…
People Share Things They Never Buy to Save Money
Ep 623 · Jun 12, 2026 · 44 min
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/ffpexpertsaysno 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ord…
Quitting Social Media Changed My Life | My Social Media Detox Strategy
Ep 622 · Jun 9, 2026 · 48 min
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 Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money an…
These Small Habits Are Costing You $10,000 a Year
Ep 621 · Jun 5, 2026 · 49 min
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/ffpcostlyhabits 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-b…
Concerts & Music Festivals Are For the Rich (we're too poor for music!)
Ep 620 · Jun 2, 2026 · 53 min
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! https://bit.ly/ffpconcertcredits 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfri…
How to Budget For June | Monthly Spending Tips
Ep 619 · May 29, 2026 · 44 min
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 Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 W…
Store Loyalty Programs Are a Scam (And We All Fell for It)
Ep 618 · May 26, 2026 · 46 min
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 Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/&nb…
Deinfluencing Summer Vacation Travel Influencers (so OVERRATED!)
Ep 617 · May 22, 2026 · 46 min
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 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-l…
13 Things You're Probably Wasting Money on (That No One Talks About)
Ep 616 · May 19, 2026 · 50 min
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 You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-bro…
The Gambling Epidemic Will Keep You Broke (& You Don't Even Know it!)
Ep 615 · May 15, 2026 · 46 min
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 Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ …
Cycle Syncing Your Money: Spend Less Without Trying Harder
Ep 614 · May 12, 2026 · 41 min
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/ffpcyclesyncing 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-y…
We Tracked EVERYTHING We Spent for 30 Days (Here's What Happened)
Ep 613 · May 8, 2026 · 50 min
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: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-witho…
The 7 Types of Impulse Spenders (Which One Are You?)
Ep 612 · May 5, 2026 · 54 min
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 Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ …
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