Too often frugality is confused with being cheap or cutting corners just to save a penny. We want to interrupt those ideas. We believe the future of frugality is values based spending, intentionality with finances, and stewarding all resources well. On this episode we invite Christine Platt, Leslie Oldanie, and Chris Browning to help us cast vision for the future and find the freedom to create a lifestyle that works for us! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Jul 02, 2021•58 min•Ep. 167
Frugal doesn't have to mean luxury free! We can enjoy some simple pleasures while still saving cash. Listen in for some ideas! Get the full show notes here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25, 2021•52 min•Ep. 166
Stashing money under the mattress may work for some, but for us frugal folks, we want to make sure our hard earned cash is being stored in the right place! Here we're talking about what to consider when it comes to savings and the best types of accounts for various goals. Listen in! Get full show notes here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 18, 2021•47 min•Ep. 165
Cat shares about her own journey with working, raising twins, and managing finances. Listen in as she encourages other moms towards financial and personal goals! Get full show notes here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2021•55 min•Ep. 164
Are a recent college grad? Do you know a college grad? This episode is for you! The time of life just following college graduation can represent lots of daunting decisions, financial debt, and low cash flow. We're covering some basic financial and frugal tips for this exact life season! Get the full show notes here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 04, 2021•57 min•Ep. 163
Minimalism isn't just for our wardrobes and living rooms! When we are able to intentionally approach our schedules we find that the tenants of minimalism in this domain can bring so much freedom, and even money savings when we are spending time doing things that actually matter. Get full show notes here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 26, 2021•43 min•Ep. 162
Thinking about buying your first home? Already in the process? Home buying is a big decision and a massive expense, but there are ways we can enter this process equipped with knowledge to get the best possible deal and make the most of our money. Listen in as Scott and Mindy share from their own research and experience the things we should know as first time home buyers! Get the full show notes here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 161
Lions and tigers and credit scores; oh my! With so many components and antiquated information it's no wonder there is so much mystery surrounding the credit score! While there are a handful of factors that go into a credit score, it's not as unattainable to understand as one may think. Join us as we take a look at this important financial reality and become equipped to take ownership of our own credit scores! Get the full show notes here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 14, 2021•45 min•Ep. 160
Home renovations have a reputation for being very expensive and feeling unattainable at times! While it is true that skilled labor costs decent money - we want to talk about the upgrades and updates we can make that bring beauty and value to our homes without costing a fortune! Get the full show notes here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 07, 2021•52 min•Ep. 159
Understanding investing terms and options is not for the faint of heart, but we don't have to be experts in order to make wise, frugal financial decisions for our future. On this episode Barbara Ginty shares in some very understandable and approachable ways some of the basics of investing and how to take advantage of Roth IRA's. Get the full show notes here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 30, 2021•58 min•Ep. 158
Frugality plays nicely with many other valuable tenets and environmentalism is no exception! Engaging with eco-friendly products and living a sustainable lifestyle matches well with frugality and does not need to be considered a luxury! Get the full show notes here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 23, 2021•51 min•Ep. 157
We're celebrating 3 years of the frugal friends podcast by taking a look at the factors that contribute to impulse buys and ways to avoid it! Get the full show notes here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2021•42 min•Ep. 156
Paying down debt when living on a low income IS possible! We are thrilled to have Sarah Wilson on the podcast to share her story and inspire us towards debt freedom at any level of income. Check out the full show notes here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 09, 2021•41 min•Ep. 155
Have you ever received a raise only to find yourself purchasing more 'non-essential' items? Or earned a bonus only to blow it on a vacation? Yep, that's lifestyle creep. We're talking all about the sneaky ways our choices can shift as our earning increase and how this can derail all our frugal hard work! Listen in to learn how to prevent and respond to this happening in our own lives! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 02, 2021•53 min•Ep. 154
Many things can derail our budgets and best intentions, but it's not about falling off the horse, it's about getting back on! Let's talk about how we can get back on track quickly with our finances. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 26, 2021•43 min•Ep. 153
For many, financial independence is the 'why' behind a frugal lifestyle. How to achieve freedom within our finances is no easy task, which is why we're thrilled to have Jamila's insight into this topic as she shares some of the steps we can take to make wise decisions with our finances. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 19, 2021•44 min•Ep. 152
Moving can be amazingly expensive, not to mention overwhelmingly stressful! If you are planning a move, know someone moving, or think you will move at some point in your life; listen in for helpful tips on reducing moving costs and making the transition as smooth as possible! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 12, 2021•44 min•Ep. 151
Do you enjoy traveling AND cutting expenses? Then travel hacking is for you! In this episode we take a beginners look at how we can utilize loyalties and credit cards to score free hotels, flights, and more. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 05, 2021•47 min•Ep. 150
Food is often our biggest area of budget busts! The solution begins with our meal planning and how we go about grocery shopping. On this episode Ashtin gives us some simple and attainable tips for how we can meal plan effectively and save money on our groceries each week. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 26, 2021•41 min•Ep. 149
Simplifying and minimizing never go out of style! Listen in as we chat about the KonMari method, what we like, and the freedom we can find in identifying our own version of frugality and minimalism. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2021•51 min•Ep. 148
Eating healthy and saving money don't have to be competing goals! We're talking about how we can get the nutrition we need without overspending at the grocery store. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2021•44 min•Ep. 147
It's another great interview! Listen in as Bola Sokunbi from Clever Girl Finance makes the daunting topic of investing approachable! For anyone who has been intimated by conversations about the stock market, this episode is for you! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 146
There is a lot of information out there for middle-income earners regarding how to be wise with money, but what about for those of us who are living on a very low income? While there is ultimately no magic wand to make the pressures of financial difficulties disappear, we want to explore how those earning less might also achieve financial goals through frugality. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 29, 2021•59 min•Ep. 145
Do you like the idea of decluttering but find it difficult to get started? Sometimes we need to weave a little fun and creativity into this process to help us find motivation. On this episode we're exploring some unique ways to tidy up our living spaces. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 22, 2021•40 min•Ep. 144
We have lots of debt payoff stories highlighted on this podcast, and are particularly looking forward to sharing Lydia's story with you all! For those working off of low incomes, or single incomes we hope this interview is particularly inspiring and helps to break down barriers to achieving debt freedom! Click here for more show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 15, 2021•52 min•Ep. 143
We know becoming debt free is a worthwhile goal, and once we've bought in to the idea it's a quick jump to the question: 'how do I pay off this debt as quickly as possible?!' On this episode we're talking about some strategies and approaches that can help make big dents in our payoff journey. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 08, 2021•46 min•Ep. 142
There's many ways to approach budgeting, and finding a way that works for us that is also simple is our aim! We're revisiting a previous favorite episode to explore some minimal budgeting approaches - listen in! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 01, 2021•55 min•Ep. 141
It's the Frugal Friends Holiday Special! We are thrilled to release this episode Christmas day 2020 and there's no better way to celebrate than by sharing YOUR best frugal tips. Listen in as callers share their favorite ways to practice frugality. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 25, 2020•42 min•Ep. 140
Perspective and our own internal narrative represents one of our biggest barriers to achieving financial goals. On this episode we are exploring some of the most common limiting beliefs and how to shift our mindset and thought patterns to see real progress along our frugal journey. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 18, 2020•51 min•Ep. 139
In case we all need a bit more motivation and encouragement to keep working towards our debt-free goals we're reminding ourselves of the top reasons to get out of debt and looking at some compelling statistics to help us realize this is possible! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 138
