Poverty has no one-size-fits-all label, as much as there’s not a single reason or solution we can point to it. It intersects with a lot of things but today we’re addressing what’s within our control. The goal is not to alleviate people out of the poverty line but to help people control their spending in whatever way it looks like for them. In today’s episode, we want to cover things that will be of use to you especially if you find yourself in a tricky situation living at or below the poverty li...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 243
Digital connectedness has become more prevalent these past few years as a result of the pandemic that struck us. Our guest, Ellie shares how answering questions online, and making social media content and digital products have saved her financial life. Join us as we get inspired by one’s story of commitment, consistency, and perseverance. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3QPOogi 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your...
Sep 20, 2022•55 min•Ep. 242
When we talk about sustainability, our initial action is to buy or consume less but there’s another side of the coin that we often forget to take into consideration such as gaining knowledge about the place we put our money to, what they do with it and what it means for you. This episode is not here to burden you with knowledge but hopefully, it may raise awareness on how you handle and change your finances that costs no money but just costs a little bit of time. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! ht...
Sep 16, 2022•55 min•Ep. 241
Leaves have begun to change their color as summer fades into fall. There are so many great things to look forward to during the fall season but above all, it’s also the most frugal season. Grab yourself some blankets, sit back, and relax as we embrace the frugality of fall and talk about activities we can engage in with our family and friends this coming season. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3Qs8Bcc 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast....
Sep 13, 2022•44 min•Ep. 240
Old habits die hard — an old saying believed by many up to this day BUT not for this episode’s debt pay-off journey. Shifting mindset and energy have freed KT Lynn not only from her debt but the obstacles she has to face as a teacher and single mom. Here in Frugal Friends, we love hearing debt payoff stories to learn from and represent somebody within our listenership as we want you to know that you are not alone. This episode will fill you in with our guest’s relatable and lighthearted debt pay...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 239
Even with the rise in body positivity, the diet industry is surprisingly a 72 billion dollar and growing industry. While we’re all for body positivity and working with our health, we still need to identify and reprogram our mindset around health and wellness to opt out of those that prey on our ever-present insecurities and prioritize the life-giving parts of actual wellness that are worth spending our money on. Get on board as we talk about diet culture and its relation to not only our mindset ...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 238
There are so many things to learn from our past as it is a significant factor in who we are today. We are excited to introduce to you this elegant way of mindful budgeting called “Kakeibo”. In this episode, we unravel this rich and timeless Japanese budgeting system and strengthen our relationship with our spending. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3AUJCJM 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and g...
Sep 02, 2022•52 min•Ep. 237
Budgeting. We’re never gonna stop talking about it. AND on this episode we have THE Jesse Mecham, creator and founder of the famous budgeting app ‘You Need a Budget’. For those still wondering whether or not they actually need a budget, and for all the rest who benefit from more reminders and tips; listen in! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3CsWB6W 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a sh...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 236
If you’re an OG listener, you may have heard of the Frugal Friends Book Club from our earlier episodes. But if you’re new here, we welcome you with open arms as we introduce you to 4 books we have read or have been wanting to read this fall. Join us as we talk about these books and the reason why we picked them. Who knows, you might find yourself checking out one of these books after this episode. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3QNw08j 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook her...
Aug 26, 2022•49 min•Ep. 235
Meal planning is a fantastic head start in improving our food choices but how do we do it? What kind of resources do we use? If you’re always in a dilemma from not knowing what meal to prepare, don’t worry, we feel you. In this episode, we will talk you through the benefits of a meal planning app and help you pick the best ones just for you. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3JW2pYb 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit y...
Aug 23, 2022•48 min•Ep. 234
Gone are the days when you can easily find the same car from different dealers at a reasonable price. “It is the hunger games out there,” said our special guest today, LeeAnn Shattuck a.k.a The Car Chick who is passionate about teaching people to make informed decisions on purchasing, selling, and servicing automobiles. We talk about buying new or used cars and negotiating with dealers in this crazily fast automotive industry. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3bMMRJw 📑 Get our FREE ...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 233
So many books, podcasts, and online discussions out there talking about debt freedom but they don't tell you something. They tell you to do things relentlessly making it easy to feel burnt out– we’re not about the extremes, we’re about the radical middle. This episode opens a conversation about debt freedom with realistic and honest stories on how to see this journey before and after paying them all off. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3P9BvNn 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eB...
Aug 16, 2022•47 min•Ep. 232
Finding the middle ground when you’re frugal with a non-frugal partner can be quite difficult but a key component of a successful relationship is compromise. In this episode, we discuss tools, questions, and actions you can do with your partner that understands this as more than just a behavior issue but a deeper-rooted one. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🎙️ Get full show notes here! bit.ly/3zncB7q - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀...
Aug 12, 2022•53 min•Ep. 231
Life has its ways of surprising us, just like an unexpected and overwhelming medical bill. Instead of letting the shock completely take you over, we sit and chat with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, who has a personal mission of helping people understand complex medical procedures, avoid financial devastation from medical bills, and encourage effective communication with medical facilities and insurance companies. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3zRXKmt 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Li...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 230
This is your sign to get moving! We tend to get demotivated thinking we need to spend a lot, in order to start our fitness journey but it is far from the truth! Hop on as we serve you another fun-filled yet motivating episode as we share our fitness stories, workout tips, benefits of exercising, and how to do it all on a budget. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3OMZ6TV 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of t...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 229
Do you often have a hard time picking what to wear because of the number of clothing you have in your closet? Best believe you’re not the only one! In this episode, we will help you minimize your closet to maximize your time, space, and budget as well as guide you in creating your own small collection of useful clothing you love, a Capsule Wardrobe. Join us as we also share tips and fun episodes on letting go and spending decisions with intention. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3Si...
Aug 02, 2022•51 min•Ep. 228
Everyone has a sense of time, yet its concept is hard to define and understand. Some days feel long but years feel short. Jordan Grumet (a.k.a Doc G), a Hospice Doctor, Host of ‘Earn & Invest Podcast’ and the Author of ‘Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life’ brought us to his journey from internal medicine to personal finance. Jordan also teaches us the Art of Subtraction and Modifying our Perception of Time Passing ...
Jul 29, 2022•57 min•Ep. 227
Creating a financial plan and making a habit to fulfill it is easier said than done. In this last episode of our Radical Middle series, it is all about sticking to your financial plan based on the dream life you envisioned! We unravel how psychology, our financial decisions, and willpower are all intertwined components to help us recognize ourselves such as our capabilities in saving smarter. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3oiCIHn 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! ht...
Jul 26, 2022•57 min•Ep. 226
When we look at the ends of the spectrum of financial planning, we either get a one-page financial plan with limited deviations to financial planners who will give you a three-ring binder of stuff. For the second part of our ‘Radical Middle’ series, we will guide you into making a one-page financial plan that is attainable and will give you enough room for flexibility and customization. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3yK3b5r 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://...
Jul 22, 2022•47 min•Ep. 225
Just because a recession may be inevitable doesn't mean you shouldn't care about it. Together with us is a proud mom, Financial Analyst, and host of Finance Explained by Family Finance Mom, Meghan Rabuse who helped us break down some important economic concepts in relation to finances. Join us as we unravel the concept of recession and learn what we can do about it. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3PzbYxH 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodc...
Jul 19, 2022•59 min•Ep. 224
If being a millionaire is not your goal, it’s okay! Designing your dream life is what you want and not what you’re being told to achieve. Let’s design our dream life from our own hopes and desires while not running ourselves thin. In this first part of our ‘Radical Middle Series’, we also ran through some questions to ask ourselves in figuring out the life we have always dreamed of. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3OWxoFd 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www....
Jul 15, 2022•54 min•Ep. 223
Nobody’s budget is perfect as there is no universal guide that can be applied to everyone else’s finances. With this in mind, we still want to normalize a less restrictive budget and present them with challenges that are actionable and achievable. Budgeting is non-negotiable for a lot of people so, in this episode, we discussed a few creative and nonrestrictive budgeting tips for us to live in the radical middle! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3NVqIpt 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal ...
Jul 12, 2022•47 min•Ep. 222
Throughout our frugal journey, we have placed great importance on generosity and creating a habit of giving back. However, there’s always a deeper layer on finding the purpose in giving. Derrick Kinney, a podcast host, author, and CEO of Good Money Framework introduces us to his meaningful concept of Generosity Purpose and the 3 Money Levers. We also discussed taking control of our own money and investing in the Eternal Economy. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3O0tauO 📑 Get our FRE...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 221
We’ve all heard it repeatedly: Money can’t buy you happiness. This is something that has consoled all of us when we’re short on budget. But what if we tell you that money can indeed buy you happiness? We share stories wherein money has brought us joy and memorable experiences no one can ever take away from us. Sit back as we change your perspective on money and happiness in a positive yet practical way. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3xYV58q 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBo...
Jul 05, 2022•55 min•Ep. 220
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 ...
Jul 01, 2022•51 min•Ep. 219
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...
Jun 24, 2022•55 min•Ep. 218
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.frugalfriend...
Jun 17, 2022•52 min•Ep. 217
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 e...
Jun 10, 2022•47 min•Ep. 216
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 ...
Jun 03, 2022•55 min•Ep. 215
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/e...
May 27, 2022•43 min•Ep. 214
