The Frugal Friends

Get Your Partner on Board With Debt Payoff Goals – EP 469

Talking about money with your partner can feel uncomfortable, but it’s a conversation worth having. It’s not always a walk in the park, but we can definitely ease some of the discomfort. In this episode, Jen and Jill share ways to get on the same page with your partner, along with their experiences. You as…

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How to Get Free Books – EP 468

Why pay for books when you can read and learn for free? A good read is one that leaves you feeling fulfilled, not guilty. In this episode, Jen and Jill share all the best ways to get books for free, so you can satisfy your bookworm cravings and learn something new—all without spending. Just because…

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How to Find a Financial Mentor with Anthony O’Neal – EP 467

Sit back, relax, and see how the tables have turned—not metaphorically, but literally. Is your table composed of the right people and the right community? Is it filled with inspiring feasts or just artificial crumbs? In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Anthony O’Neal of The TABLE as they explore how identifying the…

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Five Reasons You Impulse Shop (& How to Resist!) – EP 466

No judgments here—we’re all guilty of impulse spending from time to time anyways. But it becomes a problem when we don’t notice how it’s slowly draining our wallets. In this episode, Jen and Jill explore five reasons behind impulse spending and offer better alternatives that won’t cost us. Influences will always be all around us…

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What to Budget For This Winter – EP 465

We’re now entering the coldest season of the year—and dare we say, the costliest too. This may not be news, but here’s your PSA: Bills are coming up. You’ve got time to prepare, and that time is now. In this episode, Jen and Jill dive into the surprising link between cold weather and higher spending…

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Money Lies Women Believe with Kara Loewentheil – EP 464

Ladies, it’s time for a financial mindset makeover! Whatever you’ve heard about money not being for you? Not true. And you can trust us on that—so go ahead and get that bag! In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Kara Loewentheil of The New School of Feminist Thought to empower women everywhere to…

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Holiday Anti Haul: 10 Things We’re Not Buying This Season – EP 463

Bells are ringing, and the holiday spirit is here! But let’s take a moment to pause and take a quick check in because we might be giving more than we realize—putting our future more vulnerable for the next seasons to come. In this episode, Jen and Jill list the things to watch out for on…

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Willpower & Self Control in Spending – EP 462

Every day, we make countless decisions that drain our willpower—leaving us too burnt out to make the best money choices. But there’s always a radical middle in everything. In this episode, Jen and Jill break down how psychology, money habits, and willpower connect—and how understanding yourself can help you save smarter.  Your budget tells you…

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How to Get to The Root of Clutter & Solve it For Good with Katy Wells – EP 461

It starts with “I’ll do it later.” The next thing you know, you have a mountain of clutter at home. The thought of decluttering feels overwhelming—and let’s be honest, we are the first ones to judge ourselves for it, to the point where we just don’t do it all. But it’s never too late to…

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