The Frugal Friends

The Money Management Holy Trinity – EP 460

Personal finance tips are everywhere, and let’s be honest—it can feel overwhelming. How are you supposed to keep up, let alone know what actually works for you? But what if money management didn’t have to be so complicated? What if it could actually be simple? In this episode, Jen and Jill reveal what they call…

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5 Ways Your Childhood Impacts How You Spend Money – EP 459

Ever wonder why you can’t break certain money habits, like impulse buying, constantly overspending, or even depriving yourself too much, even when you know it’s not great for your finances? Maybe it’s time to ask your inner child. In this episode, Jen and Jill take a trip down memory lane and explore how our childhood…

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The Key to Simple & Budget Friendly Meal Plans with Mandy Klentz – EP 458

It doesn’t matter if you’re living alone or with your family, the most challenging question of the day is always what to eat for the next meal. If cooking isn’t your strong suit and you find yourself stressing about what to eat for the rest of the day, then this is for you. In this…

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10 Things You Didn’t Know Started As Marketing Campaigns – EP 457

We’ve all had that moment when an advertisement passes by, and our mind goes, “I definitely need that,” thanks to how effective and well-thought-out their marketing is. But they will always be what they are meant to be—strategies designed to influence us to spend. It’s not evil, but it’s definitely costing us something. In this…

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How to Have a Frugal Holiday Season – EP 456

A present for you—from our hearts: a frugal holiday season! There’s no better way to celebrate than by enjoying the season without guilt. Plus, it’s much more meaningful to give something heartfelt rather than something you regret because it was pricey. In this episode, Jen and Jill will unwrap meaningful ways to celebrate frugally and…

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How to Make Your Kid a Millionaire with Andy Hill – EP 455

If we receive a set of puzzle pieces, we can’t complete the picture without knowing how they fit together. The same goes for teaching our kids about money. Even if we pass down every cent we have, they won’t know what to do with it unless we teach them the values and proper ways to…

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How to Say ‘No’ to Impulse Purchases – EP 454

You know the drill, and you’re definitely not new to this game. We might not be able to completely stop the forces but the more we understand why we tend to impulse purchase or what drives our choices, the better equipped we’ll be to interrupt those patterns—and the more confident we’ll feel in our spending….

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What Diet Culture is Costing You – EP 453

Gentle reminder once again: health is more than just weight. The pressures of society have led us to believe otherwise, but it’s important to put faith and trust in your body and the amazing things it does for you. With so much societal pressure, social media influencers, and the latest diet trends—it’s easy to lose…

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What If You’re Not Lazy, What If You’re a Perfectionist? with Monica Packer – EP 452

We’ve all been there—caught in a cycle of self-doubt and fear of failure, wondering if we’ll ever get to even start. But it doesn’t have to be that way! When it comes to perfectionism, many of us picture the typical overachiever striving for unrealistic standards. But what if we told you there’s a different side…

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