Out of the biggest expenses we incur, transportation falls in the top 4! So if we are looking to cut spending and save we’ve got to look at this category! On this episode we talk about the ways we can limit our transportation costs and commute frugally. Sponsors: Kids on 45th: An established thrift store…
Read MoreCombating the desire for material possessions is crucial in our ‘debt-payoff and other financial goals’ journey! And it’s this desire for ‘stuff’ that is really at the heart of impulse spending and can be such a barrier to seeing real shifts in our budgets. So today we’ve invited Desirae Endres from the Minimalish podcast and…
Read MoreBudgeting is foundational to this frugal lifestyle, and can be a hard enough muscle to build with a predictable income, but how do we approach this task if our income is irregular? While there are a few more barriers to budgeting when we don’t know exactly how much we are making, there are still ways…
Read MoreTalking about finances can feel just as taboo as talking about politics with co-workers; but what if it didn’t have to be this way? Today we’re chatting about the conversations we all should be having with our friends, family, and partners about money. Listen in, then tell us how you approach your important conversations! Sponsors:…
Read MoreLearning financial tools and responsibility can be hard enough as an adult, but how do we approach this topic with our kids? How do we pass on better money habits and financial literacy? On today’s episode, we talk with Bobbi Rebell about the impact our own childhood has on the way we approach money with…
Read MoreThe idea of increasing our earnings each month sounds fantastic, but what if our day jobs sap all of our time an energy?! In this episode we explore some side hustle options that require minimal effort but maintain decent pay-outs. Skip the online surveys and check out this episode! Sponsors: Kids on 45th: An online…
Read More‘Tis the season for parties, get-togethers, and hosting! While we’ve already explored frugal gift ideas, black Friday, + holiday fun; today we talk about entertaining. Having others over to our homes is not only daunting at times, but let’s face it; EXPENSIVE! Of course, some of us relish the opportunity to provide an enjoyable experience…
Read MoreGoal setting; we all know we should do it, but what makes it so difficult to take this first step? Maybe we don’t believe it works, or maybe it’s the fear of failure – no matter the reason it remains true that if we don’t know where we are going, any road will get us…
Read MorePaying off debt is a BIG and worthwhile goal, but why does it seem like we are making zero progress at times?! On today’s episode we talk through the reasons why paying down debt can seem insurmountable, and the ways to break down the barriers to see real progress fast! Sponsors: SAVVI: A financial management…
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