Episodes

DFS: This Couple’s Crazy Side Hustles Led to Paying Off $60K of Debt in 2 Years – EP 421

Being too focused on paying off debt can sometimes lead you to extremes. In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Jason to share his two-year journey in overcoming debt with his wife—how they did it, what they cut back on, how they got rid of extra belongings, and how they lived more intentionally….

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Save Money With Salvage Stores – EP 420

Everyone loves a good deal that also offers good quality. Therefore, it’s a good thing there are salvage stores to help us shop more with less guilt. In this episode, Jen and Jill discuss salvage stores, how to find and identify them, and tips for shopping for them. It’s not a deal if it’s just…

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DFS: How Tina Overcame Setbacks to Pay Off $175K of Debt – EP 419

The burden of debt may seem endless and enduring, leaving one feeling behind when starting their own debt-free journey. In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Tina to share her inspiring 15-year debt-free journey, including creative strategies, benefits, and mindset shifts to overcome being in debt.  You can be debt free without doing…

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Minimalist Skin Care Routine – EP 418

Looking to start your skincare journey or make your skincare routine more minimalist? Or you are already minimalist but want to get better at it? In this episode, Jen and Jill share why we must minimize our skincare routine, what it can look like, and what their skincare routines are. You don’t have to have…

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DFS: How Kelly Used Social Media to Stay Motivated & Pay Off $46K of Debt – EP 417

Social media is vast and can distort intentions and messages, affecting our motivation. However, its communities are often overlooked for their incredible power to support and uplift each other. In this episode, Jen and Jill celebrate Kelly’s successful payoff journey of $46,000 in student loan debt with the help of social media. There’s no better…

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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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