Episodes

What is Values Based Spending & How Do You Practice it? – EP 322

Which is more realistic: unicorns or a budgeting philosophy that’s tailored to your values? Clearly, it’s the values-based budgeting approach. In this episode, we guide you through identifying your core values, evaluating your spending habits, trimming what doesn’t align, and how you can start living the life you want RIGHT NOW. Join Jen and Jill…

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The Enneagram and Your Spending – EP 321

Calling all personality test nerds! Today’s episode explores spending habits through a fresh, fun lens – Enneagram types! These bad boys not only reveal your personality type but also provide a sneak peek into your spending style. It’s like having a secret weapon to power up your money moves! Tune in to Jen & Jill…

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Frugal Side Hustle: Bookkeeping with Kate Johnson – EP 320

Want to turn your love for numbers into a money-making side gig? Try bookkeeping! In this special Frugal Side Hustle episode, Kate Johnson joins Jen & Jill to get into the art of bookkeeping. Learn everything you need to know to kickstart your bookkeeping journey and unlock the potential for a thriving side hustle! Listen…

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Tips to Stop Shopping on Amazon – EP 319

Caught yourself staring at your filled online shopping cart? Received another discount premium membership email on your go-to online site? Maybe it’s time we reignite our creativity, as this episode offers plenty of options before you click checkout on your Amazon cart. Prepare your notes as Jen and Jill give ways to reduce our online…

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Frugal Living Tips for Summer – EP 318

Sun out doesn’t mean funds out! Join us as we embrace the sunshine and dive headfirst into the world of frugal summer living. In this lighthearted episode, Jen and Jill talk about how summer can trigger more spending, how to stay on budget, and unique ways to take advantage of this hot season. Whether you’re…

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When Women Have Money with Jean Chatzky – EP 317

HIStorical misconceptions will tell you that women are only interested in shopping rather than handling their finances. Well? That’s not the case for HERstory. Women today hold a lot of wealth in the economy, and the number is still growing. Together with your favorite frugal ladies and Jean Chatzky, this episode deconstructs the misconceptions about…

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How to Save on Your Phone Plan – EP 316

You have a new message from the Frugal Friends! A new month has come by, and so do the dreaded monthly bills. The phone bill is one of the monthly bills some may consider fixed expenses. However, there are no expenses that you cannot lower if you get creative. Join us as we explore the…

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How to Build and Break Habits That Cause You to Overspend – EP 315

Unlocking the key to smart ways of handling your finances begins with understanding the power of habits and their impact on your life. Habits are not easy to bend and break, and there’s always continuous effort to change certain aspects to replace them with something better. Join us in this episode as we identify the…

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The Circular Economy and Your Money with Ron Gonen – EP 314

Did you know that most marketing companies in the US during the early 1950s focused heavily on recycling materials? In today’s linear economy, most companies push customers to buy convenient yet unnecessary things that are easily disposed of. Let’s change our ways as we learn more about the Circular Economy, its impact on our environment,…

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