Raise your glass to the 5 incredible frugal years (and counting) you have been with us! In every great show comes spectacular stories and secrets behind making it. We’re letting you take a peek at what goes behind the Frugal Friends podcast and how we became your best friends on personal finance through the personal questions you sent us. As always, we will relate our answers to YOU because you have always been a massive part of this 5-year journey with us. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://b...
Apr 21, 2023•57 min•Ep. 303
Clutter costs a lot of money and can tremendously affect people's lives more than we realize, and Ingrid Jansen has seen it all. Letting go of what you don't need frees up space, time, and resources to focus on what truly matters. In this episode, we're discussing how to define clutter, understand how to get rid of it, and explore its impact on your finances and life. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3nFfyh9 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspod...
Apr 18, 2023•52 min•Ep. 302
Ready to learn some money-saving tricks that stood the test of time? Look no further than the frugal living tips from the Great Depression. We don’t have to live in the great depression or go through great extremes to be frugal, but the principles from the generations before us can greatly help us in these trying times. Hop in as we bring back some awesome and helpful frugal tips from the great depression! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3M7g4ig 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living e...
Apr 14, 2023•59 min•Ep. 301
Have you ever felt guilt eat your thoughts after you say “No” to an invitation from a family? Shake it off! We’re stacking BOUNDARIES in this episode to acknowledge the reality of saying NO, how you can be assertive when making decisions, and just saying NO in a way that preserves relationships and still allows you to take control of your time & money. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! bit.ly/3JKBDCh 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 S...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 300
Healthcare should always be at the top of our priority when budgeting and going abroad may be one thing you have considered to acquire quality healthcare. We're going to pop the question so you don't have to: is medical tourism the most ideal option if you want to save medical expenses? In this episode, we learn about Medical Tourism objectively with Dr. David Vequist, the Founder and Director of the Center for Medical Tourism Research. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3lvxiuF 📑 Get ...
Apr 07, 2023•57 min•Ep. 299
Are you looking to make a bigger impact on the environment without breaking your budget? Frugality and sustainability aren’t always paired when being marketed, but in reality, they’re more aligned than we think. Earth Day is approaching, and we want to prepare you in this episode for frugal ways while being eco-friendly! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! bit.ly/3mW81Kq 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get ...
Apr 04, 2023•46 min•Ep. 298
You are not your low income, and we will prove it to you as we help you identify alternative ways of saving when you’re on an extremely tight budget. Remember living on a tight budget and on a low income is not a place we want to live long-term. We will be your cheerleaders for this episode to increase your potential and encourage you to have a more positive mindset. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3mU2ofI 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodc...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 297
Are you paying too much for groceries? With grocery items soaring due to inflation, knowing these expert-approved strategies is more important than ever. Together with Gina Zakaria, it is our mission to help you maximize your savings and keep your grocery budget in check. In this episode, we'll ensure your next grocery visit will be less stressful and more intentional! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3ZRcdtq 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspo...
Mar 28, 2023•40 min•Ep. 296
Debt is already overwhelming as it is but more so when it’s higher than what you make in a year. In this episode, we’re walking you through some practical steps to take, things to consider, and some truths about debt and income that will combat the lies your head might be telling you, so you can take to get on track toward becoming debt-free. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3SXeVuY 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit y...
Mar 24, 2023•48 min•Ep. 295
Spring is in the air and so it's time to get your finances in order! Let’s embrace the season by taking advantage of some ways of frugal living and saving up. So sit back, relax in your PJs, and grab a tea as Jen & Jill enumerates plenty of unique tips for frugal living and cleaning your finances for spring. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3F0q4pc 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a ...
Mar 21, 2023•46 min•Ep. 294
Starting a cleaning business is inexpensive that's why it’s one of the fastest-growing industries since the pandemic struck us. We often don’t hear about cleaning businesses as much as the popular side hustles that are digital, but for those who are drawn into hands-on side hustles, this one’s for you! Listen as we talk and deep dive into setting up your own cleaning business as a side hustle with Ken Carfagno. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! bit.ly/3ZekcAz 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBo...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 293
Simplicity goes a long way. Do you know that adopting simplicity in your life can help you free up more money for what matters most to you, improve your relationships, and your health? In this episode, let’s take a few minutes to discuss the science of simplicity, its benefits, and how you can simplify your life to spend less. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3IrXldJ 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the ...
Mar 14, 2023•57 min•Ep. 292
Age doesn’t matter, especially on the topic of retirement. If you feel like you have nothing saved or you’re starting late on saving for your retirement, don’t worry, we’re here to give you practical tips and encouragement on your journey. In this episode, we're covering what may happen if you haven't saved for your retirement yet and how to make the most of your investment and ensure a comfortable retirement even if you're starting late. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3ZdIfzi 📑 Ge...
Mar 10, 2023•54 min•Ep. 291
Many people think going plant-based IS expensive, but we’re here to challenge this misconception. A significant portion of our income goes to buying food, and many of you are interested in eating healthy while being conscious of your spending. In this episode, we delve into eating a plant-based diet while on a budget together with Toni Okamoto. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3KsFJRC 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submi...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 290
No one was spared from how the pandemic changed the landscape of many industries, one of which is the reality of buying a car. In this episode, we recognize and acknowledge the current landscape of car payments and what we can do to become wise and discerning in pushing through an auto loan. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3XGsDTN 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us http...
Mar 03, 2023•52 min•Ep. 289
A lot of people believe that the more you work, the more you make money. But we only have a limited capacity to do so. Self-employed individuals, small business owners, side hustlers, and those who want to start up a business, WE HEAR YOU. We all know how tricky budgeting can be when your income is irregular. So in this episode, we’re talking about the nuts and bolts of why you should budget and how to deal with your irregular income. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3XwieK9 📑 Get ou...
Feb 28, 2023•48 min•Ep. 288
Eating healthy should be manageable and easy, so we want to make it easier for you. A classic episode wherein we slice and dice eating more nutritious and affordable food with Cassy Joy Garcia. Cassy’s approach to meal prepping makes it attainable for you who may not have all the time of the week! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3XuX7bk 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from u...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 287
We love no-spend challenges for what they can do, but we hate no-spend challenges when done poorly. The no-spend challenge may not be for everyone so hopefully, by the end of this episode, you can get an insight into whether or not you should do a no-spend challenge by looking at its benefits, dangers, and arguments against it. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3jRfN7q 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the...
Feb 21, 2023•51 min•Ep. 286
Money can be a tough subject to talk about but it's time to open up the discussion about the relationship between our parent's finances and the money habits we have today. In this episode, we encourage our frugal friends to embrace the awkward yet meaningful conversations about how our parent’s finances have shaped us and how we can continue to make smart decisions with our own money. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3Yy8gc5 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 285
Planning your next trip? If you want to save money on your next vacation and don't want to use credit, you're going to love this episode with Chris Hutchins! We're going to talk about some simple hacks that can help you save huge on your next vacation that goes beyond finding cheap flights, travel reward points, and hotel costs. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/40nhb1Q 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of th...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 284
How can we take care of our kids while also modeling the things that will be beneficial for our future lifestyle? It’s not easy to instill a frugal mindset while being a parent, as you will have to consider your children in every decision you make. This episode goes deep diving into the benefits of a frugal lifestyle and how we teach them to our kids. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3XWqiF5 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣...
Feb 10, 2023•59 min•Ep. 283
Motivation is elusive yet a sought-after feeling for most of us. Stop blaming yourself when you feel your motivation has depleted, that’s completely normal! This episode is all about working with our psychology (not against it) and figuring out how we can get back in control of our emotions so we can start making progress toward our financial goals. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3WLqwxy 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 S...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 282
Liberate your life by living less and being authentic. This episode is one of our most watched and anticipated interviews from our first Frugal Living Summit in 2021. Christine Platt also known as the ‘Afrominimalist’ shares with us how choosing authenticity and living less isn’t just liberating but how less IS liberation. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/40jntQi 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week...
Feb 03, 2023•50 min•Ep. 281
If you buy new clothes frequently, you might want to consider how you have been taking care of them. In this episode, we are talking about preserving the longevity of your clothes more than mending them. We’re also taking a closer look at taking care of your clothes without sewing. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3H5A8xm 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.fr...
Jan 31, 2023•51 min•Ep. 280
Our habits can get the best of us and affect our spending intentions. As we end the first month of the year, we're sharing with you some ways to interrupt those impulse spending habits and tips to get to know ourselves better on why we circle back to them. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3WlN9bB 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bil...
Jan 27, 2023•46 min•Ep. 279
You might have heard about Salesforce in the past without knowing much about it. It’s not just about tech nor it is solely about sales as this industry is actually quite in demand and significant within businesses. Together, let’s unravel the hidden gem of this side hustle that can take you to the top quicker than you can imagine. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3ZIGds4 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of ...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 278
Coziness to us always meant the winter season, a fluffy blanket and a warm cup of coffee but the concept of Hygge begs to differ. We’re happy to wrap and warm you up in this most requested episode about ‘Hygge’, what it means, putting it into practice and how this aligns with frugality and financial independence. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3GFVi4Q 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 277
It can get confusing and overwhelming when deciding which debt you should pay off first. In this episode, we talk about finding out the strategy and plan that is the best fit for you. There are standards and nuances where you can change the order of paying your debt so we’re here to talk about both— and you might even find the best one somewhere in the middle of the standard! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3WXtvDX 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfr...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 276
Only a few people fully understand their workplace retirement accounts: 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b). Retirement accounts can be quite intimidating to be dealt with but each of them is very similar and important. Together with our good friend, Delyanne Barros, let’s talk about the differences between these accounts and what you should do with yours, how yours differs from another one, and having multiple accounts. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3k1Y6lj 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal L...
Jan 13, 2023•59 min•Ep. 275
Values-based spending is not new in the Frugal Friends Club as you may have heard us mention it innumerable times before. In this another foundational episode, allow us to take you through the deeper aspects of values-aligned spending such as knowing how to identify it, putting them into practice, and making sure your spending is truly aligned with your values. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3vH8H7F 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.co...
Jan 10, 2023•58 min•Ep. 274
