Frugal Friends Podcast

It’s all over the news! Rate cuts are going lower and lower and you might be panicking and pressured whether to do it now or later. Jen and Jill dug into the news, cut through the speculation, and crunched the numbers so that we can help you decide whether you should refinance now or wait for possible lower rates. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffprefinancing 📘 Order the book here ht...

Would you sell your house to rent? Today we’re diving into one of the most controversial money moves: buying vs. renting. And an even bigger twist: selling your home and going back to renting. Jill just made this huge decision herself, and in this episode, she and Jen unpack how it came to be and how it’s going. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/choosetorent 📘 Order the book here https:...

Payday hits, and somehow your paycheck disappears before you even blink. Today, we’re walking through a simple routine that makes your paycheck stretch, covering bills, savings, and still leaving room for the fun stuff. Stick with it every payday and see the difference for yourself. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! http://bit.ly/3IHcXxZ 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to sav...

“Tiktok made me do it.” Well, you're not wrong because it’s designed that way. The promise of connection on social media often ends in loneliness. And loneliness comes with a cost. In this episode, we’ll explore the ways on how that vulnerability causes us to spend more without even realizing it. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/tiktoklonely 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-po...

Even the things we think will be worth it can be wasted, and that’s sad but that’s the truth. In this episode, we’re calling out the things women are told to spend on that actually drain our wallets with zero return. Jen and Jill break down 17 money wasters that just aren’t worth it. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/wastemoneywomen 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 W...

Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like whatever they want and other girls can't say anything about it. At least, that’s what Mean Girls told us. But there’s one voice that does get a say...and that’s our planet. In this episode, we’re looking at last year’s most viral trends, what’s on the rise this year, and how to tell if it’s something you actually value or just another ‘co...

It’s not that women aren’t in the game of investing, we’ve just been told for too long that it isn’t our lane. But not anymore. In this episode, we're breaking down the barriers, myths, and common mistakes that hold women back, covering the biggest investing mistakes women make. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpinvestingmistakes 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 W...

Is “enough” really enough? Or is it just a safe excuse to stay where you are? In this episode, Jen and Jill break down the levels of wealth, what each one offers, and how earning and saving a little more can help you move to the next stage with confidence. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffplevelsofwealth 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spen...

Forget reusing tea bags and hoarding ketchup packets because some “frugal hacks” don’t actually save you money, they just make you look cheap. In this episode, we’ll break down the habits that don’t give you the payoff you think they will, what to do instead, and why looking cheap actually costs you more in the long run. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/frugaltocheap 📘 Order the book h...

Would you pay someone to teach you how to make money? This influencer went viral not for the success of her courses, but for being exposed in the scams she created along the way. Jen and Jill are here not to drag anyone’s character, but to look at how she mixes truth with lies to manipulate people into spending hundreds of dollars on information they could easily get for free. 🎙️ Get full show not...

Wages are stagnant, inflation is inflating, but these are NOT the reasons most people are broke. It’s our habits, shaped by the world around us and social media, that keep us spending, not saving, and stuck in debt. Today, we’re looking at the WORST money habits that are actually keeping you broke and showing you how to flip each one around. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!   https://bit.ly/awful...

Call it retro the way 'what's in' during the 1950s are making a comeback. For Jen, that made this challenge too tempting not to try and her curiosity had to see where it would lead. The results weren’t exactly what they expected, but they walked through everything like why she did it, what happened, and the key takeaways that happened along the way. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/groc...

We’re not here to take away your favorite things, we’re here to help enjoy them without the strain. In today's episode, we’re listing down easy swaps that you can do effortlessly to stay in the game. You don’t have to do everything on the list but trust that one small swap can make a big difference and big money win! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/frugalswaps 📘 Order the book here ht...

Behind every “body tea” and “skinny legend” is an industry selling illusions, profiting off of our insecurities. So Jen and Jill share how to recognize the spending traps around body trends and guide us toward healthier, lasting ways to feel confident. Because loving yourself should always be free! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpfitnesstrap   📘 Order the book here https://bit...

Call it self-roasting or scrolling the hall of shame. But even the most frugal among us slip up sometimes. And today they admit all of it. Jen and Jill went through their shopping histories on Amazon, Facebook, and wherever else they could remember to share their biggest regrets. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffps50regrets 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to...

Think you know what you spend on your kids’ fun? Think again. Jen and Jill go through one listener’s spending list to uncover where the cash is really going and how avoiding a closer look at our habits can actually make us spend more. Catch the full story here or on YouTube! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpspendingonkids   📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 W...

TikTok is all about hobbies right now and hobbies are great but if you’re not careful you could end up with thousands of dollars wasted and nothing to show for it but a hobby graveyard. So today we’re talking about all the hobbies social media is ruining and how you can avoid being financially ruined by them.  🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffphobbygraveyard 📘 Order the book her...

Whether you're a Disney adult or just tagging along for the churros and castle views, one thing’s for sure: every princess knows the magic comes at a cost. But do you really need the full-time experience... or just the fun part of it? Today’s guest, AJ Wolfe, is walking us through the must-knows for planning a Disney trip so you don't end up draining your savings.  🎙️ Get full show notes here...

Thrifting seems like harmless fun and most of the time, it is! There’s the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of finding something one-of-a-kind. But sometimes, things get a little weird, and there’s always more to it than just good deals. So today, we’re talking about the side of thrifting most people don’t mention and how to keep it fun without going overboard. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https...

One lucky ticket. One massive win. And one story you won’t believe. Jen and Jill chats with our lucky listener about money, divorce, and what it means to move forward with more intention and less guilt. Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts to catch her story and maybe get a little luck dust too! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffplotterywinner 🎁 See the latest deals today: h...

How far would you go to save money? Because some people out there are taking frugality to a whole new and extreme level! In this episode, Jen and Jill explore wild, unhinged, and sometimes downright risky ways people try to save money and the consequences they might not see coming. 🎙️ Get full show notes here: https://bit.ly/ffpunhingedsaving   🎁 See the latest deals today: https://tinyurl.c...

When you’re carrying a lot of debt, peace of mind feels just out of reach but that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong, you just haven’t found the method that fits you. In this episode, we’re bringing back a powerful, proven approach to help you take control, prioritize your debt with confidence, and make every payment count. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpdebtpriority 📘 Order the...

It’s a back-to-school reset! But not the one with matching lunchboxes and over-the-top ‘what’s in my kid’s bag’ trends. Instead of overhauling everything for the kids, Jen and Jill are flipping the script on what a real reset means and breaking down how TikTok is fueling quiet overconsumption and spotlighting what to do to stay grounded, intentional, and spend way less. 🎙️ Get full show notes here...

When life gets heavy, our spending often follows. Jen and Jill chats with a listener who openly shares her 90-day transaction inventory from one of the hardest chapters of her life. They took a closer look at her spending habits and explored how different life seasons can affect the way we spend and how we can recover once that season has passed. Catch the episode on YouTube or your favorite podca...

Cars are meant to get you to your destination NOT become your second home. But these days, people are spending so much even after buying a new car that it makes you stop and think… is it really worth it? Jen and Jill, with car expert Hayden Schreier break it all down pointing out the hidden costs, cheap parts, and big red flags to watch out for before you buy. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://...