The retirement topic always got people walking on eggshells. It’s mostly a tricky subject to bring up with our aging parents for a variety of reasons, and it’s only valid. In this episode, Jen and Jill, along with the creator of Waterlily, Lily Vittayarukskul, share about how planning for long-term care impacts us and the practices we can do to prepare ourselves as well as our parents for their long-term care. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3SD9D9C 💌 Want to save money and spend b...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 377
Welcome to another insightful discussion! How's the progress on your New Year's financial resolutions? If you're still riding the wave of excitement and commitment to your goals, you're in for a treat. In this episode, Jen and Jill share valuable strategies that go beyond mere financial tips. They 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...
Jan 30, 2024•57 min•Ep. 376
As the personal finance podcast industry grows every year, you might find yourself overwhelmed or confused by the contradictory and countless pieces of advice you hear. Frugal friends create a space for you to find the radical middle—discovering what is going to make sense for you and holding on to the tension of all the advice you receive. In this episode, Jen and Jill take us back to controversial financial advice coined as the “baby steps” or “blueprint” aligning the current status of our eco...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 375
What song has stuck in your head ever since you heard it for the first time? What if we told you how you think about finance is just like that song? In this episode, Jen and Jill break down ways to change your money mindset so you can stick with your financial goals, together with Paco de Leon’s fantastic financial advice. This episode isn't just a chat; it's an encouragement to create a fresh tune that aligns with your goals and guides you towards financial well-being. 🎙️ Get full show notes h...
Jan 23, 2024•52 min•Ep. 374
It has increasingly become harder to afford a house than to pay rent. But if you are determined to buy your dream house, this episode is for you! In this episode, Jen and Jill guide you into the complex and ever-changing housing market. Beyond the challenging landscape, they address critical questions, providing valuable insights for prospective homebuyers. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/423XCwN 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodc...
Jan 19, 2024•53 min•Ep. 373
Many of us think buying generic brands means we’re being responsible with our finances, but navigating when to opt for off-brand versus name-brand can be a strategic decision between quality and savings. In this episode, Jen and Jill discover what experts in their field buy and Tiktok product review videos to know which products are worth our money. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3S7F8Z4 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 372
They say it takes two to tango, and so do our finances! Even relationships with the strongest foundations struggle to manage their finances together. In this episode, Jen and Jill, together with Julia Lily, talk about steps to improve ways of managing money with your partner. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3S6KZhl 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.f...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 371
Did you add meal planning to your new year’s resolutions? Then let’s resolve this together with Jen and Jill as they share everyone’s favorite meal plan recipes, including their own preferences! In this episode, Jen and Jill guide you in creating a 2-week plan of food you want to eat with ingredients you may already have in your home. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3RHfx7U 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑...
Jan 09, 2024•59 min•Ep. 370
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/3vh2hPN 💌 Want to save money and spend better in...
Jan 05, 2024•59 min•Ep. 369
Did you put "avoid any impulse spending" on your New Year’s resolution? Get on board as this episode shares ways to overcome overspending and curate a safe and healthy social media timeline for you! Hear from Jen and Jill, joined by Paige Pritchard, as they unravel the tricky world of social media, de-influencing, and spending mindsets. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/477xLEY 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter ...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 368
Time flies by so fast, and we’re already at the end of 2023. Are you having a blast? We’re wrapping up this year with tips on budgeting to gear you up for the coming year. In this episode, Jen and Jill share helpful tips on not just planning your money better but also expanding it! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3RjZw7q 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https:/...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 367
Need something to freshen up your mind for the coming year? We've got you covered! In this episode, Jen and Jill deliver your requested book genre for the book club, which is all about minimalism, simple living, and cleaning up clutter. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4awKvbx 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit ...
Dec 26, 2023•52 min•Ep. 366
Picture a rich person. Do you see someone throwing cash while holding champagne on a yacht? A huge mansion with gold-painted door knobs? Let’s change that. In this episode, together with Vivian Tu, Frugal Friends are redefining "wealth," debunking rich people's myths, and instilling social responsibility to define yourself as rich or wealthy. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3Rl4gK9 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendl...
Dec 22, 2023•59 min•Ep. 365
Make it last forever, friendship never ends 🎶 But when you’re in your 30s, people have said it’s harder to build and maintain friendships, so how do we make it last forever? Frugal Friends Jen and Jill are now in their solid, spicy 30s, and in this episode, they unravel about recognizing the relationships in our lives and how they impact our money! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/418BUax 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 364
The most beloved budgeting app, Mint, is no longer going to be with us for next year. So in this episode, we’re checking out the other best budgeting apps as well as the worst! Jen and Jill list app recommendations judging from its ability down to the app’s promised data privacy, which are all accompanied by reviews from other fellow Mint users on Reddit. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3TangOa 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcas...
Dec 15, 2023•59 min•Ep. 363
What can't your dollar bill buy? You probably thought of time, space, relationships, and just too many to mention! In this episode, we got creative as Jen and Jill bring you one of their favorite interviews they’ve ever done from their Frugal Living Summit 2021, an interview with Laura Oldanie on building wealth, permaculture, and the multiple forms of capital to earn and invest in. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/49HrNxc 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? htt...
Dec 12, 2023•48 min•Ep. 362
Advocating for yourself is your biggest weapon in managing your money, especially in investing. You might be confused with the different types of funds, so in this episode, Jen and Jill discuss mutual funds for you to be able to advocate for yourself with little to no help from advisors or experts! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3SNruLm 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eB...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 361
Found yourself buying all the different shades of lipstick but not one of them looks good on you? We will help you make up your mind on your next makeup and beauty shopping trip. In this episode, Jen and Jill give tangible tips on saving money for makeup and product recommendations! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3QYsXgo 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https:...
Dec 05, 2023•59 min•Ep. 360
People tend to use and define financial freedom and financial independence interchangeably, which might be affecting how you view frugality. So what really is the difference? In this episode, together with Jen, Jill and our special guest, Jamila Souffrant, the host of Journey To Launch Podcast and author, we find out the difference and how frugality becomes a component in achieving your financial goals. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/47AtXNg 💌 Want to save money and spend better i...
Dec 01, 2023•57 min•Ep. 359
Health insurance aims to lessen our healthcare expenses, yet ironically, it remains surprisingly costly for many of us. In this episode, Jen and Jill delve into the advantages and drawbacks of health share ministries, drawing from their own experiences with these plans. Join us as the Frugal Friends help you determine whether a health sharing ministry might be the right healthcare solution for you. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/49Bo1oY 💌 Want to save money and spend better in jus...
Nov 27, 2023•55 min•Ep. 358
Has anyone ever told you that you have Big Impact Energy? Every action you make has an impact on a micro- to macro-level. Whether you’re on your way to the mall to shop for the Black Friday sale or you’re decorating for Christmas, this episode is not going to shame you for it; rather, we’re empowering you to make the best and most confident frugal decisions. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3sv9xXd 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspod...
Nov 24, 2023•59 min•Ep. 357
You don’t need to own any property to host an Airbnb and make a couple of extra dollars along the way. This episode, Jen and Jill introduce you to the world of Airbnb rooms and co-hosting—it can be a full-time job or a profitable source of income while you keep your full-time job. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/46lVktq 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://...
Nov 21, 2023•50 min•Ep. 356
Not everyone wants to rock Steve Jobs’ all-black outfit or Mark Zuckerberg’s gray shirt paired with comfortable jeans every day; some want colors, statement accessories, or a funky pair of shoes! It’s important that we love the clothes we want to wear every day. In this episode, we identify principles for building the perfect capsule wardrobe and unravel the world of personal color analysis. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3QM8Q43 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 min...
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 355
In the era of ✨girl dinner✨ where not all of us love cooking or even have the aptitude and time for it, planning ahead for your meal is actually a big aspect of saving money, time, and effort. If you’re feeling lazy to cook, tune in as we figure out the reasons for making a meal plan and how to do it in ways that won't exhaust you and take up more of your time. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3SsM4QY 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriends...
Nov 14, 2023•57 min•Ep. 354
Health is a fundamental human right, yet the demands of healthcare costs go sky-high, becoming a source of financial strain and stress. In this episode together with Dr. Andrea Feigl, we're sharing the difficulties and demands of those who suffer from chronic illness in a micro- and macro-level aspect, as well as ways of advocating for themselves and their loved ones. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3QjQmr3 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugal...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 353
Managing money is riddled with complexities and uncertainties, and we tend to forget how easy it would all have been if we only did and saw things simply. The best things in life are always free and simple! This episode covers the what, why, how, and barriers to simplifying our finances, ALL SIMPLIFIED AND FREE! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3Fv7e9l 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Fr...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 352
Order complete but does it make you FEEL complete? Unplanned purchases often get the best of us, but we’re not here to vilify those today. In this episode, we are digging deeper into the science behind your impulse spendings and ways to avoid it to have more intentional shopping. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3s2Or23 💆🏻♀️ Win a $1,000 cash to “pamper yourself” in any way you see fit! https://swee.ps/LzZksMCOI 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www...
Nov 03, 2023•55 min•Ep. 351
A sudden, huge deduction from your bank account is spookier and more terrifying than a ghost jumping out to scare you. In this Halloween special, we're reading you real horror stories that happen more commonly than we think! It’s money scam stories from real people that will hopefully help you identify scams so you won’t fall for them. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/402CHJv 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter �...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 350
Financial gurus all over social media would tell you to not spend on your next takeout coffee or the food you’ve been craving for weeks, but we’re not here to tell you any of that. Being frugal is budgeting that does not have to be restrictive and deprive you of things that make you happy. This episode is going to be a great start and refresher for your values-based budgeting journey. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3Qj22LU 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? h...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 349
Clutter isn’t just a nuisance; it also impacts our brains. Having a space that feels complete and not cluttered leads to the brain feeling uncluttered, making it easier to make financial decisions. Let’s spice up the challenge of decluttering your home easily and quickly as we cover speeding up your decluttering process and popular minimalist challenges in this episode. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/48SqKKo 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frug...
Oct 24, 2023•56 min•Ep. 348
