In this episode, we introduce the Frugal Friends Podcast, share a bit about ourselves, and a lot about frugality.
We’re excited to create a platform for sharing and learning together on this frugal journey!
Frugality is for everyone; so join us by listening, engaging with our Facebook Group, taking the 90 Day Frugalizer challenge, and utilizing the links below for more resources and information on living frugally!
Notable Notes:
- 4 Pillars – Categories to anticipate with Frugal Friends podcast episodes
- Clothing/Shopping
- Bills/Utilities
- Transportation
- Housing
- What the internet has to say
- Frugalwoods Article
- Mrs. Frugalwoods (a.k.a. Liz Thames) identifies 19 reasons why frugality is the best – and the frugal friends agree!
- What Jen and Jill have to say:
- Frugality helps you identify your true priorities
- Frugality builds community
- Frugality means you’ll never be bored
- Frugality leads to gratitude and joy
- Millennial Money Article
- Grant went from a frugal guy who amassed $1M to flippantly spending over $200K in one year. In short; the spending didn’t make him feel better.
- What Jen and Jill have to say:
- Frugality is about spending wisely
- Frugality is about the journey, not the destination
- It is never too late to ‘course correct’
- Frugalwoods Article
- BILL OF THE WEEK
- Introduction of the most anticipated, interactive segment!
- Leave us a voicemail with your BILL OF THE WEEK at: 570-995-1540
- Tenets of Frugality
- The Law of Diminishing Returns (i.e. at some point you’re wasting your time)
- Frugality allows you to discover what you truly value ( i.e. if frugality keeps you from what you love its cheapness)
- Frugality is good for the environment (i.e. you can’t buy your way to green)
- Frugality refines your taste and style (i.e. you can have better things when you buy used and you’ll eventually stop buying those souvenir t-shirts you’ll never wear)
- Frugality allows you more time to increase your income (i.e. the best way to not spend money is to spend time making it!)
- Frugality will not make you rich (i.e. sorry, not sorry)
- #frugalnotcheap