Episodes

Simplified Meal Planning | Low Ingredient Meal Plans – EP 416

The summer has begun, and the laziness, or perhaps, as we would like to call it, a “restful” season, has finally kicked in. I know many of you want to rest and slow down this summer, so let’s capitalize on that! In this episode, Jen and Jill share tips on simplifying your meal planning and…

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DFS: How Catherine Paid Off $27,000 in Student Loan in 5 Months – EP 415

Life after school is daunting, perhaps due to the desire to prove to oneself that we can be adults with a bright and stable life, but life isn’t a movie and adulthood is far from a steady life pace. In this episode, Jen and Jill listen to Catherine’s story of paying off her $27,000 student…

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Staycations Revisited – EP 414

Why travel far when you can enjoy the gorgeous places nearby? It’s convenient and budget-friendly! Grab a pen and paper, because in this episode, Jen and Jill revisit staycation ideas for your summer, sparking creativity in frugality. Frugality incites creativity so that we can get the things we value at a lower cost or at…

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DFS: How Megan Paid Off $20K of Debt in 6 Months – EP 413

We don’t often give much credit to our teachers that they get paid less than what they deserve. Many of them are struggling to pay off ballooning debts and are forced to live paycheck to paycheck. In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Megan to share her debt free journey including creative strategies…

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Reducing Food Waste with Kids – EP 412

What will you do when you have planned and prepared the best meal you could possibly make, but then your kids say no and leave the plate untouched? Now, throwing it away is the easiest answer, but food waste is a big money waste too. In this episode, Jen and Jill answer how we can…

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What to Budget for This Summer – EP 411

What time is it? Summertime! It’s your vacation…but maybe not your finances! Summer is the second season, next to winter, wherein everyone is expected to spend more. Let’s find out in this episode as Jen and Jill share what to look out for and prepare for this summer in order to stay on budget and…

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How Much Cash Should You Have Saved? with Brian Preston of The Money Guy – EP 410

We love convenience, who doesn’t? We love anything that will make our lives faster and easier; hence, we love cashless transactions but we have forgotten how significant it is to have cash. In this episode, Jen and Jill join Brian Preston of The Money Guy to discuss the importance of having saved cash, whether as…

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How to Simplify Your Life to Save More Money – EP 409

Ever feel like your possessions have possessed your life? If it’s badly affecting your finances, it might be time to say ‘enough.’ In this episode, Jen and Jill define what and when is enough for our finances through simplification, which will greatly encourage our mindset and overall finances. Defining YOUR enough is important. Not what…

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What Happens When You Stop Impulse Shopping – EP 408

We always see the “how-tos” or ways not to impulse shop, but what really happens after? How effective and beneficial is it in attaining our financial goals? In this episode, Jen and Jill read stories of real people who have overcome impulse shopping to discover and learn about its impact on our financial goals and,…

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