The Frugal Friends

You swore you’d stick to the budget and only spend a little but for some reason ended up spending much more than you expect? Some sneaky habits might be leading you there without you even realizing it. In this episode, Jen and Jill revisits what’s triggering these overspending traps and how to break free from…

Who better to talk about the benefits of frugal living than your Frugal Friends? If you are interested in frugal living and are interested to know if you are one, this episode is for you. In this episode, Jen and Jill share why they love this lifestyle—and why you just might love it too! Some…

Fewer expenses? Maybe. Fewer money decisions? Not a chance. Living childfree comes with its own set of financial choices, and we’re here to help you make them wisely. In this episode, Jen and Jill, together with Jay, explore the childfree life—what it’s like and how to budget better so you can live your life to…

If you’ve ever felt stuck or regretful about past financial decisions like not saving enough for emergencies or overspending on experiences, this episode is for you. Jen and Jill explore the emotions tied to those “what if” moments, from choices we wish we could change to opportunities we missed. Don’t miss this empowering discussion!  You…

We all have that one local shop we can’t stop bragging about because only we have it in our community and because they make life so much easier. And let’s be real, we want them to stick around forever. In this episode, Jen and Jill share why it’s so important to keep supporting these businesses…

Do you notice a difference in your spending habits when you’re calm and collected versus when you’re stressed and overwhelmed? Science is about to blow your mind in this episode! Jen and Jill, along with Michelle from The Calm Mom Podcast, let you in on the science behind our nervous system affecting our spending so…

Ready for a No-Spend Month Challenge? This one’s not like the others—it’s going to be great and leave you feeling good about working toward your financial goals. In this episode, Jen and Jill cover everything you need to do before, during, and after an NSC, plus the what-ifs that might be holding you back. When…

Ever believed that having more would make you happier? Even with money, it’s not entirely true! This is why no matter how financially savvy we are, we’ve all fallen for at least one false money myth. In this episode, Jen and Jill unravel the most common money myths and reveal the truth behind what really…

Have you ever been told, “She ate and left no crumbs”? It usually means someone did an amazing job at something—like meal planning! You use what you have and leave no waste. In this episode, Jen and Jill, together with Jess Dang of Cook Smarts, help us get more creative with meal planning and explore…