Saving money and spending less is an ongoing journey and can have additional difficulties when this is paired with raising young kids! We know everyone's financial story is different but we also know that it is not uncommon to have children before accomplishing major financial goals. For this reason (and many more) we are thrilled to have Caroline Vencil to share some encouragement and tangible tips for those living on a budget with small children! Click here for full show notes! See omnyst...
Mar 06, 2020•38 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast Sometimes spending money is a whole lot easier than saving money! Spending money often gives us what we want in the moment, but it can derail us from our financial goals or debt payoff plans. Today we're talking about strategies to move from spending to saving so that we can get the most out of budgets! 🎙️ https://bit.ly/3Hgf7OE 📑 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/ ...
Feb 28, 2020•45 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast Insurance; it's not everyone's favorite topic to talk about, but it is an important one! We'll keep it short and sweet for you, reviewing which insurances you can skip, and which ones are the 'must-haves'. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2020•36 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast Debt can feel insurmountable and even debilitating at times, especially if our debt reaches the 6-figure mark. This is exactly where Kate from 'Living that Debt Free Life' was at prior to tackling $105K of student loan debt and she's got some great insights and tips in her story to help the rest of us on our debt payoff journey. Regardless of the reasons we find ourselves in debt we hope Kate's story will provide encouragement and motivation for your financial goals! Click he...
Feb 14, 2020•43 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast It's never too early to start saving for retirement, but with all the weird acronyms and other necessities vying for our money it is easy to push this off to the 'someday' category. On this episode we're breaking down more of those barriers to saving and making retirement feel a bit more attainable! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 07, 2020•56 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast In our fast-paced, busy lifestyles it can be difficult to find time for rest and enjoyment. And beyond that, the things we often turn to for 'self care' are expensive and not always effective. We're excited to spread the message today that self care does not need to break our budgets AND it's about so much more than bubble baths and massages (although they're nice :)) Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 31, 2020•56 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast Reigning in our food and grocery bills can be one of the most challenging things to our budgets! We often talk about cooking at home and being savvy with the items we purchase, but what about controlling our food waste? It's staggering how much food ends up in the trash and thereby how much money is wasted, which is why we are pumped to be talking with Debt Kickin' Mom about how to get a handle on our food consumption and save money in the process! Click here for full show notes! See o...
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wanted to achieve something, financially or otherwise, but struggled to actually make it happen? You're not alone! It's one thing to desire something, but a whole other animal to take the steps towards accomplishing it! Goal setting is a popular idea this time of year, but let's chat about how we can actually MAKE IT HAPPEN in 2020! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 17, 2020•44 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast Out of the biggest expenses we incur, transportation falls in the top 4! So if we are looking to cut spending and save we've got to look at this category! On this episode we talk about the ways we can limit our transportation costs and commute frugally. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast Combating the desire for material possessions is crucial in our 'debt-payoff and other financial goals' journey! And it's this desire for 'stuff' that is really at the heart of impulse spending and can be such a barrier to seeing real shifts in our budgets. So today we've invited Desirae Endres from the Minimalish podcast and blog to share her personal story of scaling back on possessions and the impact this made in her life! Click here for full show notes! See omny...
Jan 03, 2020•51 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast Budgeting is foundational to this frugal lifestyle, and can be a hard enough muscle to build with a predictable income, but how do we approach this task if our income is irregular? While there are a few more barriers to budgeting when we don't know exactly how much we are making, there are still ways to get the bills paid, and save! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 27, 2019•38 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast Talking about finances can feel just as taboo as talking about politics with co-workers; but what if it didn't have to be this way? Today we're chatting about the conversations we all should be having with our friends, family, and partners about money. Listen in, then tell us how you approach your important conversations! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 20, 2019•58 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast Learning financial tools and responsibility can be hard enough as an adult, but how do we approach this topic with our kids? How do we pass on better money habits and financial literacy? On today's episode, we talk with Bobbi Rebell about the impact our own childhood has on the way we approach money with kids, as well as ways to navigate money conversations with your children. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 13, 2019•45 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast The idea of increasing our earnings each month sounds fantastic, but what if our day jobs sap all of our time an energy?! In this episode we explore some side hustle options that require minimal effort but maintain decent pay-outs. Skip the online surveys and check out this episode! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 06, 2019•46 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast 'Tis the season for parties, get-togethers, and hosting! While we've already explored frugal gift ideas, black Friday, + holiday fun; today we talk about entertaining. Having others over to our homes is not only daunting at times, but let's face it; EXPENSIVE! Of course, some of us relish the opportunity to provide an enjoyable experience in our homes, while other's of us don't even know where to start! The good news is, having get-togethers can be more attainable and fa...
Nov 29, 2019•48 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast Goal setting; we all know we should do it, but what makes it so difficult to take this first step? Maybe we don't believe it works, or maybe it's the fear of failure - no matter the reason it remains true that if we don't know where we are going, any road will get us there. Join us in our discussion with Brian from SAVVI financial about the importance of goal setting and how to do it in a way that makes sense to YOU! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast Paying off debt is a BIG and worthwhile goal, but why does it seem like we are making zero progress at times?! On today's episode we talk through the reasons why paying down debt can seem insurmountable, and the ways to break down the barriers to see real progress fast! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 15, 2019•52 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast We all know there are so many resources out there that can help us save AND make money, but how we do find them?! It can be difficult to weed through the internet and find the apps and websites that are actually worth our time. On this episode, we do the heavy-lifting for you! We've got a curated list (with commentary of course :)) on the best apps out there to help you make the most of time, energy, and money! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Nov 08, 2019•53 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast We're all about cutting expenses, especially the major ones! And what better way to reduce costs than by getting someone else to pay your mortgage?! We're talking about house hacking, and we have Craig Curelop, author of "The House Hacking Strategy" on the show to talk about how he reduced his housing costs, and how you can too! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 01, 2019•39 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast We love food! And if you haven't noticed yet, we love talking about food! It's even better when we can make and eat good food for a reasonable amount of money! On this episode we give you our favorite food blogs + recipes... award show style. Listen in to find out who wins each category of our Frugal Friends Foodie Awards! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 25, 2019•36 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever considered taking extreme measures to pay down debt or save money? Have thoughts of tiny living ever entered your mind? Do you wonder what it would be like to live in a small space? We've considered it all and Jill is here to tell you about it! She's currently living in a 170sq. ft. trailer and previously lived in a motorhome and now we're finally letting her share all the insight about the pros and cons and how to do it right! Click here for full show notes! See omn...
Oct 18, 2019•52 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast There's all kinds of things we tell ourselves about money and our financial situations, but not all of them are true! We're thrilled to have Rob Berger on the show, author of "Retire Before Mom and Dad" to dispel some common myths about money, break down the barriers between us+our goals, and set our perspectives right! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 11, 2019•55 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast Watch the video on Youtube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 08, 2019•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast We took the opportunity to record at FinCon 2019 in D.C. and answered all of your most pressing questions! Our frugal friends community asked some great questions, and while Jen encouraged people to 'get weird' you all kept it classy and we appreciate that :) Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 04, 2019•35 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast Watch the video on Youtube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 02, 2019•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast FOOD! We love it, but it's one of the biggest budget challenges we face each month. But what if we could reduce our spending and save more money by cutting costs on food? We're challenging all of us (including ourselves!) to cook at home by dispelling some myths about home cooking and providing some tips on how to do this with ease! Join in and share your own progress! Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 27, 2019•42 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast It's one thing to be frugal when living on 2 incomes and splitting expenses, but how can we achieve financial goals on just 1 income? We're thrilled to have Budget Girl (Sarah Wilson) on the show sharing her story of debt-payoff, budgeting, and stretching her dollar - proving to us all that financial goals can be achieved on even the tiniest of salaries! Whether you are single, a single-income family, or still interested in learning more ways to reduce expenses and save money - this on...
Sep 20, 2019•43 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Watch the video on Youtube! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 17, 2019•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lots of people are jazzed up about financial independence and retiring early (FIRE for short) and while this seems amazing and daunting all at once, we want to take a frugal look at this concept! Join us as we explore the basics of being on FIRE and some of the pros and cons of this movement. Click here for full show notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 13, 2019•52 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast Check out the video over on YouTube so you can finally figure out which one is Jen and which is Jill :) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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