“Tiktok made me do it.” Well, you're not wrong because it’s designed that way.The promise of connection on social media often ends in loneliness. And loneliness comes with a cost. In this episode, we’ll explore the ways on how that vulnerability causes us to spend more without even realizing it. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/tiktoklonely 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x we...
Oct 10, 2025•52 min•Ep. 553
Even the things we think will be worth it can be wasted, and that’s sad but that’s the truth. In this episode, we’re calling out the things women are told to spend on that actually drain our wallets with zero return. Jen and Jill break down 17 money wasters that just aren’t worth it. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/wastemoneywomen 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly news...
Oct 07, 2025•51 min•Ep. 552
Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like whatever they want and other girls can't say anything about it. At least, that’s what Mean Girls told us. But there’s one voice that does get a say...and that’s our planet. In this episode, we’re looking at last year’s most viral trends, what’s on the rise this year, and how to tell if it’s something you actually value or just another ‘cool girl costume’ bandwagon moment. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffphappyhalloween 📘...
Oct 03, 2025•49 min•Ep. 551
It’s not that women aren’t in the game of investing, we’ve just been told for too long that it isn’t our lane. But not anymore. In this episode, we're breaking down the barriers, myths, and common mistakes that hold women back, covering the biggest investing mistakes women make. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpinvestingmistakes 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly news...
Sep 30, 2025•42 min•Ep. 550
Is “enough” really enough? Or is it just a safe excuse to stay where you are? In this episode, Jen and Jill break down the levels of wealth, what each one offers, and how earning and saving a little more can help you move to the next stage with confidence. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffplevelsofwealth 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deal...
Sep 26, 2025•55 min•Ep. 549
Forget reusing tea bags and hoarding ketchup packets because some “frugal hacks” don’t actually save you money, they just make you look cheap. In this episode, we’ll break down the habits that don’t give you the payoff you think they will, what to do instead, and why looking cheap actually costs you more in the long run. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/frugaltocheap 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The F...
Sep 23, 2025•50 min•Ep. 548
Would you pay someone to teach you how to make money? This influencer went viral not for the success of her courses, but for being exposed in the scams she created along the way. Jen and Jill are here not to drag anyone’s character, but to look at how she mixes truth with lies to manipulate people into spending hundreds of dollars on information they could easily get for free. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpmysteryshoppingscam 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast �...
Sep 19, 2025•47 min•Ep. 547
Wages are stagnant, inflation is inflating, but these are NOT the reasons most people are broke. It’s our habits, shaped by the world around us and social media, that keep us spending, not saving, and stuck in debt. Today, we’re looking at the WORST money habits that are actually keeping you broke and showing you how to flip each one around. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/awfulmoneyhabits 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in j...
Sep 16, 2025•49 min•Ep. 546
Call it retro the way 'what's in' during the 1950s are making a comeback. For Jen, that made this challenge too tempting not to try and her curiosity had to see where it would lead. The results weren’t exactly what they expected, but they walked through everything like why she did it, what happened, and the key takeaways that happened along the way. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/groceryin1950 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better...
Sep 12, 2025•36 min•Ep. 545
We’re not here to take away your favorite things, we’re here to help enjoy them without the strain. In today's episode, we’re listing down easy swaps that you can do effortlessly to stay in the game. You don’t have to do everything on the list but trust that one small swap can make a big difference and big money win! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/frugalswaps 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendl...
Sep 09, 2025•52 min•Ep. 544
Behind every “body tea” and “skinny legend” is an industry selling illusions, profiting off of our insecurities. So Jen and Jill share how to recognize the spending traps around body trends and guide us toward healthier, lasting ways to feel confident. Because loving yourself should always be free! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpfitnesstrap 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE ...
Sep 05, 2025•46 min•Ep. 543
Call it self-roasting or scrolling the hall of shame. But even the most frugal among us slip up sometimes. And today they admit all of it. Jen and Jill went through their shopping histories on Amazon, Facebook, and wherever else they could remember to share their biggest regrets. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffps50regrets 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter...
Sep 02, 2025•56 min•Ep. 542
Think you know what you spend on your kids’ fun? Think again. Jen and Jill go through one listener’s spending list to uncover where the cash is really going and how avoiding a closer look at our habits can actually make us spend more. Catch the full story here or on YouTube! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpspendingonkids 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter ...
Aug 29, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 541
TikTok is all about hobbies right now and hobbies are great but if you’re not careful you could end up with thousands of dollars wasted and nothing to show for it but a hobby graveyard. So today we’re talking about all the hobbies social media is ruining and how you can avoid being financially ruined by them. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffphobbygraveyard 📘 Order the book here: https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendle...
Aug 26, 2025•51 min•Ep. 540
Whether you're a Disney adult or just tagging along for the churros and castle views, one thing’s for sure: every princess knows the magic comes at a cost. But do you really need the full-time experience... or just the fun part of it? Today’s guest, AJ Wolfe, is walking us through the must-knows for planning a Disney trip so you don't end up draining your savings. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/disneyonabudget 📘 Order the book here: https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save mone...
Aug 22, 2025•52 min•Ep. 539
Thrifting seems like harmless fun and most of the time, it is! There’s the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of finding something one-of-a-kind. But sometimes, things get a little weird, and there’s always more to it than just good deals. So today, we’re talking about the side of thrifting most people don’t mention and how to keep it fun without going overboard. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpthrifttraps 📘 Order the book here: https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money ...
Aug 19, 2025•51 min•Ep. 538
One lucky ticket. One massive win. And one story you won’t believe. Jen and Jill chats with our lucky listener about money, divorce, and what it means to move forward with more intention and less guilt. Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts to catch her story and maybe get a little luck dust too! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffplotterywinner 🎁 See the latest deals today: https://tinyurl.com/brads-deals 📘 Order the book here: https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save ...
Aug 15, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 537
How far would you go to save money? Because some people out there are taking frugality to a whole new and extreme level! In this episode, Jen and Jill explore wild, unhinged, and sometimes downright risky ways people try to save money and the consequences they might not see coming. 🎙️ Get full show notes here: https://bit.ly/ffpunhingedsaving 🎁 See the latest deals today: https://tinyurl.com/brads-deals 📘 Order the book here: https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better ...
Aug 12, 2025•52 min•Ep. 536
When you’re carrying a lot of debt, peace of mind feels just out of reach but that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong, you just haven’t found the method that fits you. In this episode, we’re bringing back a powerful, proven approach to help you take control, prioritize your debt with confidence, and make every payment count. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpdebtpriority 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get...
Aug 08, 2025•58 min•Ep. 535
It’s a back-to-school reset! But not the one with matching lunchboxes and over-the-top ‘what’s in my kid’s bag’ trends. Instead of overhauling everything for the kids, Jen and Jill are flipping the script on what a real reset means and breaking down how TikTok is fueling quiet overconsumption and spotlighting what to do to stay grounded, intentional, and spend way less. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpbacktoschool 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save...
Aug 05, 2025•47 min•Ep. 534
When life gets heavy, our spending often follows. Jen and Jill chats with a listener who openly shares her 90-day transaction inventory from one of the hardest chapters of her life. They took a closer look at her spending habits and explored how different life seasons can affect the way we spend and how we can recover once that season has passed. Catch the episode on YouTube or your favorite podcast app because this one hits close to home. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpaftersto...
Aug 01, 2025•59 min•Ep. 533
Cars are meant to get you to your destination NOT become your second home. But these days, people are spending so much even after buying a new car that it makes you stop and think… is it really worth it? Jen and Jill, with car expert Hayden Schreier break it all down pointing out the hidden costs, cheap parts, and big red flags to watch out for before you buy. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpcarpoor 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spen...
Jul 29, 2025•54 min•Ep. 532
Before budgeting apps and finance gurus, people were making do with almost nothing yet somehow still thriving! In this episode, Jen and Jill go back in time to show just how timeless the tips from the Great Depression really are. Believe it or not, their wisdom and old-school ways still work today. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpgreatdepressiontips 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! O...
Jul 25, 2025•56 min•Ep. 531
We all want to save as fast as we can but fast is relative. For some, it’s going to take months, for others, years. Either way, one isn’t better than the other because life moves differently for us all. Jen and Jill have been there, and now they’re sharing five easy steps to make your version of “fast” feel like the speed of light. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/fastsavings 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? ...
Jul 22, 2025•44 min•Ep. 530
Ever look at your bank statement and think… how did that happen ? In this first episode of our new Spending Intervention series, Jen and Jill sit down with a listener who bravely shares her 90-day transaction inventory, from surprise splurges to gift-giving gone wild. Together, they uncover what’s really driving her spending and explore how to shift toward choices that feel more intentional (and less like a budget hangover). Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen in for some major “same her...
Jul 18, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 529
Parents want to give their kids the best—the toys, the experiences, the memories. But that desire, fueled by pressure to be the “perfect parent,” often leads to overspending and financial stress. In this episode, Jen and Jill explore why this happens, the three main areas parents overspend, and how to take a more mindful approach. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpdeinfluencingkidstuff 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just...
Jul 15, 2025•53 min•Ep. 528
If you're in it for the thrill of the hunt, this one's for you—with a twist. Because this time, you actually get to save more. Ingrid Jensen joins us to talk all about the treasure hiding in your clutter like things you forgot you owned, surprise coupons, and the peace that comes with open space. In this episode, we’re revisiting the magic (and strategy) of decluttering! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/savebydecluttering 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to ...
Jul 11, 2025•51 min•Ep. 527
It’s so normal for us, as a society, to avoid health check-ups out of fear of shocking medical bills. But in most cases, what you see on your medical bill isn’t the amount you actually have to pay. In this episode, experts share the most common medical billing mistakes, how to spot them, and steps to challenge charges, get discounts, and find hidden financial aid. Quick correction: In this episode, we said you have 120 days to apply but it’s actually 240 days. Even better! 🎙️ Get full show note...
Jul 08, 2025•42 min•Ep. 526
If you think about it, proving your love for your country almost sounds too easy—just shop, and you’re goods! Feels like a win-win. Only it’s not. And worse, it usually costs you more. In this episode, we unpack the propaganda that’s shaped the idea of shopping as a patriotic act. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffppatrioticshopping 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly ne...
Jul 04, 2025•43 min•Ep. 525
Debt can be a scary word, really . It keeps you up at night, brings on the stress, and makes everything feel heavier. But you’re not alone. Once upon a time, Jen and Jill were there too. So in this episode, they’re once again sharing how they got through it and reminding you that it is possible. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/debtbeyondincome 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3...
Jul 01, 2025•52 min•Ep. 524
