Frugal Friends Podcast
Frugal Friends Podcast
Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures
Controlling your spending is hard to do. On every episode of Frugal Friends, we'll try to help you gain a little more control on one aspect of the countless directions your money is being pulled toward through frugality and a few laughs. If you're trying to save money, spend less, adopt minimalism, pay off debt or reach financial independence, we think you'll like the show.
Social Media is Ruining Hobbies
TikTok is all about hobbies right now and hobbies are great but if youโ€™re not careful you could end up with thousands of dollars wasted and nothing to show for it but a hobby graveyard. So today weโ€™re talking about all the hobbies social media is ruining and how you can avoid being financially ruined by them.ย  ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffphobbygraveyard ๐Ÿ“˜ Order the book here: https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 26
51 min
How to do Disney World on a Budget | Tickets, Hotels, Food & More!
Whether you're a Disney adult or just tagging along for the churros and castle views, one thingโ€™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? Todayโ€™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.ย  ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/disneyonabudget ๐Ÿ“˜ Order the book here: https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 22
51 min
The Problem With Thrifting: What No One Tells You About Thrift Shopping Secondhand
Thrifting seems like harmless fun and most of the time, it is! Thereโ€™s the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of finding something one-of-a-kind. But sometimes, things get a little weird, and thereโ€™s always more to it than just good deals. So today, weโ€™re talking about the side of thrifting most people donโ€™t mention and how to keep it fun without going overboard. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpthrifttraps ๐Ÿ“˜ Order the book here: https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 19
51 min
How a LOTTERY WINNER Spends Her Money
One lucky ticket. One massive win. And one story you wonโ€™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! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffplotterywinner ๐ŸŽ See the latest deals today: https://tinyurl.com/brads-deals ๐Ÿ“˜ Order the book here: https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 15
1 hr 1 min
9 UNHINGED Ways People Save Money on Bills
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. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here: https://bit.ly/ffpunhingedsavingย  ๐ŸŽ See the latest deals today: https://tinyurl.com/brads-deals ๐Ÿ“˜ Order the book here: https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 12
51 min
Which Debt Should You Pay Off First?
When youโ€™re carrying a lot of debt, peace of mind feels just out of reach but that doesnโ€™t mean youโ€™re doing it wrong, you just havenโ€™t found the method that fits you. In this episode, weโ€™re bringing back a powerful, proven approach to help you take control, prioritize your debt with confidence, and make every payment count. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpdebtpriority ๐Ÿ“˜ Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks. https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ ๐Ÿ’ธ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 8
58 min
Deinfluencing Back to School โ€œSalesโ€
Itโ€™s a back-to-school reset! But not the one with matching lunchboxes and over-the-top โ€˜whatโ€™s in my kidโ€™s bagโ€™ 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. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpbacktoschoolย  ๐Ÿ“˜ Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks. https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ ๐Ÿ’ธ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 5
47 min
She Lost EVERYTHING In a Hurricane
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 podcast app because this one hits close to home. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpafterstorm ๐Ÿ“˜ Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks. https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ ๐Ÿ’ธ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aug 1
59 min
TikTok is Normalizing Being CAR POOR | These Car Payments Are INSANE!
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 thinkโ€ฆ 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. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpcarpoor ๐Ÿ“˜ Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks. https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ ๐Ÿ’ธ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jul 29
54 min
Frugal Living Tips From The Great Depression
Before budgeting apps and finance gurus, people were making do with almost nothing yet somehow still thriving! In this episode, Jen and Jill go back in time to show just how timeless the tips from the Great Depression really are. Believe it or not, their wisdom and old-school ways still work today. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpgreatdepressiontips ๐Ÿ“˜ Order the book here https://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks. https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ ๐Ÿ’ธ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jul 25
56 min
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