Episodes

Our Experiences with Healthcare Sharing – EP 358

Health insurance aims to lessen our healthcare expenses, yet ironically, it remains surprisingly costly for many of us. In this episode, Jen and Jill delve into the advantages and drawbacks of health share ministries, drawing from their own experiences with these plans. Join us as the Frugal Friends help you determine whether a health sharing…

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Frugality is Giving Big Impact Energy – EP 357

Has anyone ever told you that you have Big Impact Energy? Every action you make has an impact on a micro- to macro-level. Whether you’re on your way to the mall to shop for the Black Friday sale or you’re decorating for Christmas, this episode is not going to shame you for it; rather, we’re…

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Frugal Side Hustle: Airbnb Rooms & Co-Hosting – EP 356

You don’t need to own any property to host an Airbnb and make a couple of extra dollars along the way. This episode, Jen and Jill introduce you to the world of Airbnb rooms and co-hosting—it can be a full-time job or a profitable source of income while you keep your full-time job.  If you…

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The Secret to Curating a Capsule Wardrobe You’ll Love – EP 355

Not everyone wants to rock Steve Jobs’ all-black outfit or Mark Zuckerberg’s gray shirt paired with comfortable jeans every day; some want colors, statement accessories, or a funky pair of shoes! It’s important that we love the clothes we want to wear every day. In this episode, we identify principles for building the perfect capsule…

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Meal Planning for People Who Hate to Cook – EP 354

In the era of ✨girl dinner✨ where not all of us love cooking or even have the aptitude and time for it, planning ahead for your meal is actually a big aspect of saving money, time, and effort. If you’re feeling lazy to cook, tune in as we figure out the reasons for making a…

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Managing Money with Chronic Illness with Dr. Andrea Feigl – EP 353

Health is a fundamental human right, yet the demands of healthcare costs go sky-high, becoming a source of financial strain and stress. In this episode together with Dr. Andrea Feigl, we’re sharing the difficulties and demands of those who suffer from chronic illness in a micro- and macro-level aspect, as well as ways of advocating…

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How to Simplify Your Money Management – EP 352

Managing money is riddled with complexities and uncertainties, and we tend to forget how easy it would all have been if we only did and saw things simply. The best things in life are always free and simple! This episode covers the what, why, how, and barriers to simplifying our finances, ALL SIMPLIFIED AND FREE!…

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Impulse Buying: What it is & How to Stop – EP 351

Order complete but does it make you FEEL complete? Unplanned purchases often get the best of us, but we’re not here to vilify those today. In this episode, we are digging deeper into the science behind your impulse spendings and ways to avoid it to have more intentional shopping. Values based spending isn’t finding your…

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My Favorite Money Murder: Scams – EP 350

A sudden, huge deduction from your bank account is spookier and more terrifying than a ghost jumping out to scare you. In this Halloween special, we’re reading you real horror stories that happen more commonly than we think! It’s money scam stories from real people that will hopefully help you identify scams so you won’t…

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