The Frugal Friends

A new emotion has entered—burnout! It’s not the worst of the worst, but it is our common enemy. It’s the feeling that stops time and makes us exhausted just by existing. We know it, and we feel it, and now our spending is at risk because of it. That’s why, in this episode, Jen and…

Overconsumption is out, underconsumption core is IN! We’re talking about squeezing out the last drop of soap or shampoo, using up every bit of toothpaste, and rocking that dented flask. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk about what it is, why it’s gaining popularity, why you should care about it, and what you can…

Life update! Because so much can change in two years. While the story remains the same, learning, perspective, and goals definitely change. But it’s a good thing to remind ourselves of the hard times we’ve come across and surpassed. In this episode, Jen and Jill rewind Jill’s debt pay-off journey to celebrate being debt-free and…

Are you also one of those who goes “I’ll keep this, just in case” and then years go by and you still haven’t used it, but when you revisit the item, you keep it in again just in case? If so, consider this a wake-up call: you don’t need all of this stuff! In this…

Repeat after me: I shop AT the grocery store, I am not THE grocery store! You are not a vending machine for snacks and definitely not a storage space for products that will end up going bad in the fridge without being used, so tell yourself, you’re not going to overbuy! In this episode, Jen…

We want to walk with you through your financial journey. Therefore, we’re giving you an exclusive sneak peek of our new book, “Buy What You Love Without Going Broke”! In this episode, Jen and Jill delve deeper into the heart of the book, which talks about values-based spending, principles we can hold on to, and…

There’s a saying that goes “a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes is better than a master of one”! As we approach the last part of our Debt-Free Summer, let’s remember that we can do so much more! In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Denise to share…

You know that feeling when you’re on the verge of scoring a super good deal, only to realize it’s just another impulsive spending moment? But, really, how do we even get away with a good deal in this world full of enticing discounts and irresistible offers? In this episode, Jen and Jill uncover the tricks…

They often tell us that the way to pay off debt is to increase our income, but what if we tell you there’s a way to achieve it without all that hustle? In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Kait to uncover her inspiring journey and how she navigated her financial decisions and…