Frugal Friends Podcast

We got a budget confession that’s too good (and relatable) not to share. A listener shared their finances along with the moments that make money feel impossible to manage. In this episode, our goal is to figure out ways they can refine their budget, stop living paycheck to paycheck, and achieve their financial goals without depriving them of the things they value. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http...

Windfalls come once in a blue moon. When they do, it feels like hitting the jackpot—suddenly anything seems possible. But if we don’t use them wisely, they can disappear just as fast as they arrived. In this episode, we’re walking through exactly what to do with extra cash so it actually improves your life! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpextracash 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Wit...

We spend thousands chasing little luxuries—spa days, vacations, expensive coffee—but some of the best luxuries in life are completely free. In fact we believe most luxury isn’t actually about spending money, it’s about removing stress. So today we’re sharing 25 of our favorite little luxuries that feel expensive but cost absolutely nothing. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffplittl...

Minimalism, in the year of our lord 2026, isn’t what it used to be. What started as a way to simplify and save is now often costing people more, thanks to social media trends and influencer hype. Today, we’re breaking down how to get the real benefits of minimalism without all the excess baggage. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpminimalismnomore 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without...

Warning: this episode might expose a few spending habits we’re all guilty of. The takes are spicy and the questions are thought-provoking, but the goal is simple: help you keep more of your money. Today, Jen and Jill break down 21 everyday habits that could be secretly draining your paycheck. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpspendinghabits 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going...

Libraries are a whole new universe for how much things you can get and do in it. More than just books, more than just a bunch of research, who knew there could so much more?! Today, Jen and Jill are unlocking all the hidden gems you probably didn’t even know your library had. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpdontsleeponlibraries   📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Bro...

Happy 600th episode! We hear you and we are here for you. Today we’re celebrating by doing what we love most—talking through real money problems. We’re answering listener questions and sharing fresh perspectives, practical ideas, and the values that have guided us throughout this journey. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/happy600th 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke  ht...

It took 30 seconds to subscribe, but somehow forever to cancel. And all that time, it’s quietly eating your savings. Today, we take a look at how subscriptions quietly pile up, why small monthly fees are so easy to ignore, and how to reset them in a practical way that still protects your financial goals. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpsubscriptioncrisis 📚 Our book: Buy What You Lo...

If you fumble on your savings, this is your chance to reset and start again. This isn’t a no-buy year nor a deprivation approach. Just a frugality reset you can start today. In this episode, we break down a 5-phase reset to stop overspending, plug budget leaks, reconnect with your goals, and build a frugal system that lasts. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpfrugalreset 📚 Our book: B...

We asked how you’re making extra money on the side, and your answers were surprisingly creative! Some are genius, some are chaotic, and some might not be worth the effort. In this episode, Jen and Jill rate seven real listener side hustles on a scale from LOVE IT to LEAVE IT. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffprealsidehustles 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke  https:/...

Do you also take 10 minutes of your time to take personality quizzes? While it’s fun and really a great way to know more about ourselves, marketers have also realized that. In this episode we’re going to talk about identity, how it’s used in marketing, and what you can do to build a stronger sense of self so marketing is less effective on you. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpidentit...

We caved in and did it ourselves. We decided to stop spending money for one month and it unexpectedly brought up stuff we didn’t expect. Today we’re breaking down where we nailed it, where we failed it, and what we’re taking away from it in hopes of helping you with your next no spend challenge. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpnospendchallenge 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Wit...

It’s one thing to sit week after week and tell you what we’re doing to save money or to watch other personal finance nerds tell you what they’re doing. But what are regular people out there doing to save money in this economy? We found what real people are doing to save money and we think they’re pretty good suggestions that not even finance influencers are talking about. 🎙️ Get full show notes he...

Even when you make the right decision, there can still be regret at the end. Not because you’re bad with money, but because car buying is literally designed to mess with your head. Jen and Jill share both the regrets and the wins they experienced when buying a car plus the things they wish they had done differently. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffprightcarregret 📘 Order the book he...

Your overconsumption may not be your fault because one man helped shape what consumerism looks like today. In this episode, Jen and Jill show how Edward Bernays made buying feel emotional and personal, while a system designed to influence our natural desires fueled it. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpblamehim 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money a...

Take what resonates and leave what doesn’t. But this is the reality and you might want to prepare before things get really uncontrollable. In this episode, we’re going to dive into 5 predictions we have for what you can expect to see financially in 2026 and how to handle it with grace. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpmoneypredictions 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcas...

Society has shifted so much that even earning more doesn’t always feel like enough. This isn’t a personal failure but a pressure baked into the system. Jen and Jill walk through the psychology behind feeling broke and share practical ways to move forward with clarity and grace. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpstillbroke 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to s...

In 2006, everything just felt simpler. Fast forward to 2026, and it feels like you’re paying more for everything and getting less in return. Is that reality or is nostalgia just making us believe it? In this episode we’re looking at what your money actually bought you 20 years ago vs. what it buys now and why so many of us feel like the deal quietly changed. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bi...

Going out used to feel enjoyable. Now it feels expensive and disappointing. From smaller portions to worse service, we’ve noticed a pattern and we know we’re not the only ones. In this episode, we call out six things we’re still paying for that no longer give us what they promise. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpmoneytraps 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want t...

Everything is too much. Too much to track, too many places to track it. We can’t fix that but we can show you our systems. In this episode, we’re sharing three spreadsheets to organize your life and money plus the versions you can take home from our shop if you’d rather not make your own. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpplanners 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌...

It’s not an illusion. Companies are definitely up to something behind the scenes of why those pants shrink after a few washes or why that appliance barely lasts a year. In this episode, Jen and Jill break down what’s really going on and debunk the tactics brands use to cut quality while keeping prices the same or higher. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpdowngrade 📘 Order the book he...

Curious if there’s one true, real passive way to earn money without doing anything? It’s possible, but it’s not that easy. In today’s episode, Jen and Jill share seven ways to bring in more income in 2026 by making the system work for you. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffppassiveincome 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5...

The internet loves a good money hack, especially when it goes viral. Whether or not they are effective is what Jen and Jill are all about. In this episode, they decided to try 19 TikTok famous, algorithm approved, emotionally unhinged viral save-money hacks from the most popular down to the most ridiculous one.  🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpviralmoneyhacks 📘 Order the book...

It’s normal for influencers because they make money out of it, but we don’t! These influencers have normalized outrageous spending, yet we still fall for it. So in this episode, Jen and Jill reveal four things that have become normal that we still fall for and how we can be creative ourselves.  🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpinfluencers   📘 Order the book here https://bi...

The secret to frugal living that truly sticks is frugal habits put into practice. In today’s episode, Jen and Jill share 26 frugal living habits that actually move the needle toward your financial goals and are easy enough to stick with long enough to truly make a difference. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffp26frugalhabits 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to...