We all have some sort of care routine; whether its just brushing your teeth in the morning, or an all out 2 hour event prior to leaving the house – it would be great to spend less regardless. In this episode we explore some frugal alternatives to skin-care routines, and cosmetics. We even find that…
Read MoreExtra jobs, gigs, supplemental income, passive income – however you want to define – we’re all talking the same thing: side hustles. While it’s not necessary to have a side hustle to be frugal, they can certainly help in the “debt-pay-off-and-other-financial-goals” journey! In this episode we look at the most (and least) lucrative side hustles,…
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Keeping up with repairs and maintenance of our homes can be costly! And the issues always arise at the worst possible times! Today we look at what the internet has to say about economical ways to tackle home repair projects, while also sharing our personal experience. We even discuss the ‘tools’ every home should have….
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In this episode we’re talking about minimalism and it’s part in frugality. You don’t have to be a minimalist to be frugal – but you might find that as you buy less and place less value in stuff you cultivate your own definition of minimalism. Sponsors: Podcast Crafter: You know what will make you…
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Before the frugal journey, comes the “why” that propels it all. It is different for each of us, but there needs to be a reason behind the unusual frugal lifestyle we choose! Today we discuss our “why’s” and help you define yours. Sponsors: Podcast Crafter – podcastcrafter.com The Financial Freedom Planner – created by Jen,…
Read MoreWith healthcare costs rising we thought it only fitting to talk about frugal ways to approach caring for yourself. We cover healthcare sharing, HSAs, ways to maintain health, acupuncture, glasses/contacts, teeth cleanings and more! We know it’s a frustrating and sometimes boring topic but we promise to bring some lighthearted humor and invaluable tips for this…
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It’s July and we’re in the throws of summer travel, so it’s only fitting for us to talk about adventurous frugality! We covered saving on plane tickets in episode 7 so hopefully you already have that one figured out! In this episode we move on to discuss keeping costs low while on vacation. Here’s to…
Read MoreIn this episode we tackle a subject that is a bit beyond our expertise, BUT frugality can be applied to all areas of life; including cars! We talk car maintenance, purchasing, and overall approach to vehicles that can reorient how we view transportation, while also exploring some ways to save money in the process! We…
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Today on the Frugal Friends Podcast we do something very new and exciting by hosting a guest! You don’t want to miss this interview with Joel Larsgaard from the Pour not Poor podcast. In addition to hosting a podcast about craft beer and personal finance with his friend Matt, he also works as a radio…
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