Frugal Friends Podcast

Who is actually using three big shampoos in a month, or sitting down to organize and use all those coupons? Today, we’re unpacking what’s really going on with stockpile videos, why these videos are so strangely compelling, and how extreme overconsumption online can slowly make overconsumption feel normal for the rest of us. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffporganizedhoarding 📘 Order...

You are not doing groceries wrong, groceries are doing you wrong. Because even if you try to buy less, grocery prices today are through the roof. So in this episode, we’re breaking down why food prices have risen so much, if they’re going down, and what regular people can actually do to save money on groceries in 2026. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpgrocerypricehike 📘 Order the bo...

If you love shopping but it makes you feel a little guilty then you are in the right place because in this episode, Jen and Jill walk you through how to spend money while being able to identify what you love spending on so you can finally shop without guilt.  🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpcantstopshopping 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save mone...

Your overspending may not be your fault. We don’t think it’s an inherent shortcoming or due to lack of self discipline and promise you it is within your power to fix it. In today’s episode, we’re walking you through the four steps you need to finally stop overspending, the same framework we teach in our book and use ourselves. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpstopoverspending 📘 Orde...

Every year we hear “New Year, New You” but you are just buying the same journal, the same supplement, and the same productivity tracker. In this episode, we’re calling out the pressure to constantly upgrade yourself, breaking down the marketing that preys on insecurity, and offering a different path where you don’t need a “new you.”  🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpnewyearnewyo...

As we welcome 2026, it’s time to leave behind spending habits that quietly cost us more than we realize. In this episode, we’re breaking down 26 sneaky money habits we’ve cut from our lives to save in the new year. Some may be familiar, some might sting a little, but all are meant to help you on your financial journey. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpstopbuyingthese 📘 Order the boo...

This is an old, classic piece of money advice that many people use to learn personal finance, but the world has changed a lot, and we can’t expect it to work the same way anymore. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk about the ways 'Baby Steps Framework' are still valid and the ways they believe they should be updated. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpbabysteps2026 📘 Order the book he...

Tired of the same old money advice every year? Couldn’t be us. These aren’t new tips for the sake of being new but new hacks that are actually worth your time. Tune in today as we dive into 13 brand new money-saving hacks that have only been around for the last 5 years. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffp2026savinghacks 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save...

We’ve tested a lot of budgeting tools and apps over the years. Some are a win and some that honestly should’ve not been made. If you’re ready to finally get control of your money and pay off more debt this year, you’re in the right place. Stick with Jen and Jill as they showcase the five best budgeting apps for beginners! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpbudgetingapps 📘 Order the bo...

2026 is just days away, and before you know it you’ll be wondering how to make your budget work for the rest of the year. Let this be your sign if you’re planning a no-buy or low-buy year. Because Jen and Jill are breaking down exactly how to do it without the shame, burnout, or giving-up-2-weeks-in energy. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpnobuylowbuy 📘 Order the book here https://b...

“Made in Italy” when it’s really made in China? Appreciating the value of luxury is an art in itself, so choosing the real thing is a valid preference but at what cost? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on what luxury really means, exploring the rise of dupe culture, and asking whether it’s truly helping us save on quality or simply giving us a new way to justify cheap overconsumption. 🎙️ Get...

Money can be tricky. It can feel like it’s there when it’s not, or feel gone when you actually have enough. That confusion can push us into two extremes: depriving ourselves or overspending. Jen and Jill are here to cut through the chaos with the real fix by aligning your budget with your values so your money finally makes sense. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!   https://bit.ly/ffpnewbudgeting20...

When we talk about debt payoff, a win is a win. Because anything that gets us to pay them off is good. It is just a matter of how we use these strategies as fast and healthy as we can. Today, we’re breaking down which one fits your money personality, and show how to customize either using values-based spending so you don’t burn out before you’re debt-free. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit....

In your 20s or 30s, you will encounter MLMs that promise communities, easy cash, and empowerment. It is important that you DO NOT fall for it so easily. Today we’re pulling back the curtain on what you need to know about the worst MLMs of 2025, some of which you may not have known were multi-level marketing. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpmlms 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere we go. But when the ‘spirit of giving’ looks more like a corporate marketing campaign, it’s time to talk. Today, Jen and Jill reacts to the most over-the-top holiday hauls on social media, breaking down why they’re so addicting, and showing you how to deinfluence your own holiday spending before it snowballs. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https...

Social media made you buy that thing. And yes, it was on purpose. Today’s episode breaks down exactly how marketing psychology manipulates you and how companies use emotion, identity, and guilt to encourage you to buy things you don’t need with money you don’t have.  🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpmarketingmanipulation 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want...

NOT EVERYTHING IS ON SALE THIS BLACK FRIDAY. It's dopamine. Sales are through the roof but what we don’t see are the recycled discounts, fake price drops, and psychological traps designed to make you spend more. And we’re talking all about it on today’s episode. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpblackfriday 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and s...

If you’ve ever wondered whether hiring a financial advisor is actually worth it or just another money trap, this episode’s for you. We’re breaking down exactly what financial planners do, how to know if you need one, and how to find someone who actually works for you, even on a frugal budget. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpfinacialadvisor 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-...

Confession time is either a cry for help or a gentle reminder to get it together. In this episode, we’re diving into some wild Reddit money confessions about how people got into debt and we’re going to give some insight on what we'd do if we were in their situation. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpmoneyredditstories 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save...

Let’s be honest, the internet is full of “frugal living tips” that sound great until you try them and realize they either save you thirty-seven cents or feel like a part-time job. These are not those tips. They may be the unsexy ones but they are the ones that actually helped us pay off over $100,000 of debt.  🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpunsexytips 📘 Order the book here ht...

How far would you go to trust, believe, and help a stranger online? Today we’re breaking down how social media has turned struggle into a brand, how these trends exploit both empathy and algorithms, and how it may be affecting you without you ever giving a dime. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpbegtok 📘 Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 Want to save money and spend...

If the cycle keeps repeating with meal plans, making the list, overspending, the secret isn’t in the store. It's in what happens before you shop. Today we’ll break down this one simple fix, why almost everyone skips it, and how it can instantly change the way you grocery shop without cutting out your favorite foods or clipping a single coupon. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpreverse...

The wildest hocus pocus you’ll see this Halloween isn’t in the haunted houses, it's how Buy Now, Pay Later is leaving people trapped in debt or with ruined credit. Jen and Jill share BNPL horror stories featuring real people and truly scary consequences and how to protect yourself if you’ve already swiped your way into one of these spells. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpbnpl 📘 Ord...

The right amount of money in the wrong place is still wasted money. So Jen and Jill spent years testing different savings accounts, earning thousands in passive income along the way, to find out which HYSAs truly deliver the best savings. In this episode, they walk us  through the best accounts this fall season and compare who they’re really good for. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit....

Do money conversations make you uneasy? Today, we invited behavioral financial expert and author Carl Richards to unpack what this missing skill is and why it changes everything about the way we manage money. We’ll explore why most of us never learned it, how it impacts every financial decision we make, and what small habits can help you finally feel in control of it. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!...