Will it surprise you when you find out that the 10% off deal you got when you purchased your new containers is the actual price? In this episode, Jen and Jill give FREE hot takes on marketing ploys such as how discounts and price sales are made to trick you into buying, costing you more! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4bk7lT9 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks. https:/...
May 14, 2024•49 min•Ep 406•Transcript available on Metacast When paying off debt, it feels like a forever process of trying to decrease its amount, but when you look back, time just flew by like a wind! Jen shares her story of paying off her debt of $78,000 in just 2 years. Together with Jill, they celebrate and talk about the mindset shifts Jen needed to work on to pay off debt. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3wlhX5u 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies,...
May 10, 2024•52 min•Ep 405•Transcript available on Metacast We were conditioned to prioritize independence and self-sufficiency, sometimes at the expense of nurturing meaningful relationships. In this episode, Jen and Jill encourage us to refine our ways of asking the people in our lives, which results in better spending decisions. Joined by Jeff Wetzler, they explore the “ask approach” and its significance in self-awareness and connecting with others. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3wcGTfn 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 m...
May 07, 2024•51 min•Ep 404•Transcript available on Metacast May is here, and so are yard sales! We have finally entered the season of yard sales, and some may have already been hunting and lining up for these sales. Don’t worry, Jen and Jill share tips on making the most of your yard sale stop and their experiences buying from one. Know which items to add to your list on your next yard sale visit! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4cVjjnO 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newslet...
May 03, 2024•47 min•Ep 403•Transcript available on Metacast Ever walk out of a warehouse club and realize you bought way too many things that weren't on your list? It’s time we turn you into a pro-bulk shopper, not an impulsive one! In this episode, Jen and Jill explore the myths about warehouse clubs and discuss pro tips on bulk buying. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3xvEWuR 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks. https://www.frug...
Apr 30, 2024•50 min•Ep 402•Transcript available on Metacast Does creating a garden sound magical and fairytale-like to you? But you always end up killing your plants, demotivating you to build one? Well, we all had the same experience as you do. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk all things gardening for beginners and to those who are hesitant to start with Nicole Johnsey Burke. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3WfyToA 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, ...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep 401•Transcript available on Metacast Celebrating 6 years and 400 episodes with the husbands back on the show! If you're hoping to get any financial advice in this episode, you will get a little. But this episode delivers all the things you asked for: the husbands, one-star reviews, and Q&As. We've laughed, we've learned, we've had great conversations, and now it's time to celebrate all those moments. We'd love for YOU to join the party. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4bjd1gn 💌 Want to save money and spend better ...
Apr 23, 2024•58 min•Ep 400•Transcript available on Metacast Bills, bills, bills! Who loves paying bills when it holds us back on spending on the things we love and value? Well, it doesn’t always have to be that way! In this episode, Jen and Jill make space on being able to spend guilt free and prioritizing it on our values. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3W2W6dz 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks. https://www.frugalfriendspodca...
Apr 19, 2024•50 min•Ep 399•Transcript available on Metacast We often forget that good stewardship of our resources is a foundational part of a frugal lifestyle. While it is simply unrealistic to have total zero waste in our everyday lives, frugal zero waste living teaches us beyond wasting less and also fostering intentional consumption and choices. In this re-run episode, Jen and Jill talk about the 5Rs of waste management and zero-waste living, aiding our self-sufficiency and problem-solving skills. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3J7SgrO ...
Apr 16, 2024•58 min•Ep 398•Transcript available on Metacast “I deserve to buy this!” But are you really deserving of it? If you’re someone who thinks adding more items to your cart at checkout is going to solve all of your problems, then you deserve to hear this episode. Jen and Jill, together with Amanda Montell, author of acclaimed books such as Wordslut and Cultish, and a podcast host, talk about cognitive biases and their influence on not just our finances but on our everyday lives! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3U51Bab 💌 Want to save...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr•Ep 397•Transcript available on Metacast Got nowhere to place your piling-up girl scout cookies? You’re in for the ride! In this episode, Jen and Jill walk through creative ways to make a minimalist pantry. Figure out your next kitchen or pantry setup, the items you might use, and those that need to go! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3vFh339 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks. https://www.frugalfriendspodcast...
Apr 09, 2024•51 min•Ep 396•Transcript available on Metacast While there are some who find it hard to let go, there are also those who easily discard things. In this episode, Jen and Jill learn from Carleigh Bodrug of PlantYou deliciously simple yet creative ways to repurpose food in hopes of reducing our food waste and being intentional about meal planning. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3TGaOnV 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hac...
Apr 05, 2024•54 min•Ep 395•Transcript available on Metacast You are not just a teacher, but an all-rounder, a jack of all trades. Teachers’ honorable work in the classroom should never be undermined and should be greatly compensated. In this episode, Jen and Jill highlight the discrepancies in income and expenses for teachers that unfortunately push them to find additional work and the popular side hustles teachers can take on during the summer. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4aicgDM 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes?...
Apr 02, 2024•50 min•Ep 394•Transcript available on Metacast “I’m 35 and I feel far behind in life." You’re wrong. You’re at the best time to start! In this episode, Jen and Jill discuss the amount (theoretically) you should have saved for retirement at certain ages without disregarding what you truly care about and want to do in life. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4cvLNEH 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks. https://www.frugalf...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 393•Transcript available on Metacast If you just bought your new spring mattress and discovered the harmful chemicals of having one, this is us telling you that you do not immediately need to buy and swap your new mattress for a no toxin. In this episode, Jen and Jill, together with Alexx, discuss the benefits of reducing toxins in your everyday life and how it intersects with living a frugal life. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3vgVtSF 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Ou...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep 392•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever missed out on a huge discount sale at your favorite grocery store? This time, we’re not letting you miss out on any sales! No more FOMOs this year, as in this episode, Jen and Jill explore the seasonal sale cycles of groceries and the best times to buy and stock up your pantry! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3IznkQN 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks. htt...
Mar 22, 2024•54 min•Ep 391•Transcript available on Metacast While there’s beauty in your uniqueness, navigating a world yet to be designed for you can be quite challenging. In this episode, Jen and Jill discuss the struggles of a neurodivergent when it comes to personal finance and some helpful tips to manage your money. Flaunt your edge and claim the power you have over the system! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/435DXgu 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebi...
Mar 19, 2024•54 min•Ep 390•Transcript available on Metacast In a time where indulgence in impulsive buying and consumerism is being equated with self-care, practicing frugality is harder than one may think. Frugality fosters a mindset and lifestyle of creativity, advocating for intentional spending. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk about how frugality encourages one to unleash their creativity in budgeting and saving with Miranda Anderson. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4a1gHmh 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get...
Mar 15, 2024•56 min•Ep 389•Transcript available on Metacast Is the produce from your local Farmer's Market more expensive than buying from a grocery store? Let’s learn more about farmer's markets and how to shop in them! In this episode, Jen and Jill discover the small yet significant differences between buying from a farmers market and a grocery store and ways to successfully shop from farmers. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/49AuKiy 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newslette...
Mar 12, 2024•52 min•Ep 388•Transcript available on Metacast Shifting to digital is not new but also not that old, as most people are still discovering new things online. If you have heard of the terms ETFs, index funds, and bear markets and are having a hard time differentiating and understanding each of them, then you’re in for a treat. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk about investing for retirement, specifically using ETFs and index funds, and how it’s related to the “bear market.” 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3wARWig 💌 Want to save ...
Mar 08, 2024•46 min•Ep 387•Transcript available on Metacast There's nothing you can't do now that you're in New York! 🎶 Just like the song, the streets of New York will make you feel brand new without breaking the bank. Tag along as Jen and Jill, together with Jen on a Jet Plane, list down travel tips and vacation destination dupes you can visit within the US and overseas that are affordable and enjoyable! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/49OJIBd 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x week...
Mar 05, 2024•59 min•Ep 386•Transcript available on Metacast There’s a popular saying that goes, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party! ’” and we believe so! Spring has sprung, but so do springtime spending traps. In this episode, Jen and Jill list spending traps, needs, and ways to budget during this season. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4bKZij4 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks. https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com...
Mar 01, 2024•47 min•Ep 385•Transcript available on Metacast When does one step at a time get difficult? For us, it’s saving the first $100K. Building on an insightful discussion about all the math behind this, Jen and Jill share their thoughts on why this point marks a significant turning point in one's financial journey. Join your Frugal Friends as they continue the 6-week Roth IRA Challenge by discovering the reasons and ways to save your first $100K. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3UOw2lE 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 ...
Feb 27, 2024•59 min•Ep 384•Transcript available on Metacast Got a job promotion and want to celebrate? Stay right there! We’re going to celebrate it with you. In this episode, Jen and Jill create a space with Meghan Dwyer on emotional spending through validation and healthily working our way through it. They dive into the topics of the common triggers, managing positive emotions, and curbing negative emotional spending. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3SIVDcW 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our...
Feb 23, 2024•53 min•Ep 383•Transcript available on Metacast There’s no journey that has no successes, challenges, and most importantly, learning opportunities! Whether you’ve finished the no-spend challenge or you’re just planning to start, this episode takes you on a journey of celebrating new learnings Jen and Jill acquired through their no-spend January experience! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3uvwzhw 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Fruga...
Feb 20, 2024•52 min•Ep 382•Transcript available on Metacast Investing doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode, Jen and Jill break down the basics of Roth IRAs and why they're a great option for saving for retirement. We also encourage everyone to take part in a 6-week challenge to contribute as much as possible to their 2023 Roth IRA before the tax deadline! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3Untbjh 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal ...
Feb 16, 2024•52 min•Ep 381•Transcript available on Metacast Romance could show you incredible things like magic, madness, heaven, and sin. But in today’s special Valentine episode, Jen and Jill uncover a different kind as April Helm recounts 3 stories of romance money scams. The cautionary note is clear: "Love's a game, wanna play?" Be careful because your next mistake could be a big one. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3ST0byY 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get ...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 380•Transcript available on Metacast Why settle for cheap quality when you can have the best for less? No posh brand names and high price tags, but this episode is all about learning materials, durability, and all ways to acquire REAL reviews, not paid ones. Join Jen and Jill as they share ways to refine our ability in choosing affordable quality than cheap quantity. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3SmCAoP 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get...
Feb 09, 2024•52 min•Ep 379•Transcript available on Metacast Struggling with impulse purchases? In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of spending, a topic that's not only fascinating but also central to our upcoming book. Jen and Jill explore the reasons behind impulse purchases and provide strategies to help combat them. We don’t just talk theory - trust us, this is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their spending! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/490LKOH 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://...
Feb 06, 2024•54 min•Ep 378•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast