Paying off debt, saving money, or reaching other financial goals may seem impossible when you have children – but on this episode Allison from Inspired Budget proves to us it’s not! Allison talks candidly about how she and her husband paid off 6 figures of debt with babies in tow. Listen in for some useful and…
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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 MoreToday we dive deep into meal planning. We cover the “how to’s” of meal planning and meal prep, the “why’s” behind it, what to do when meal prep is not a possibility, freezer meals, and planning around grocery flyers and sales. For some, meal planning and prep is a life goal, and for others this…
Read MoreWe all want our home to be a place where we can relax, enjoy family time, and entertain others; but how do we create a beautiful and functional environment without breaking the bank? Today we look to the internet and Jill’s personal expertise on interiors to bring you some top notch tips on uniquely decorating…
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In this episode we talk with Amanda from Debt Free in Sunny CA about her massive $133,763 debt pay-off! Amanda and her husband paid off over $133,000 of debt in 43 months and became debt free just a few short weeks ago on July 5th 2018. During that time she started the #debtfreecommunity on Instagram that has…
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Ugh, student loans. Let’s all have a collective, frustrated sigh. Even for the most debt averse people, student loans are often still a part of the equation. SO, let’s talk about getting rid of those loans!! This episode explores ways to save on student loans, refinancing, loan forgiveness programs, and straight up lifestyle changes to…
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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