Frugal Friends Podcast

Frugal Friends Podcast

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.

Episodes

October 28, 2025 β€’ 46 mins

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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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β€œTiktok 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.


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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.


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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 β€˜cool girl costume’ bandwagon...

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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.


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Is β€œenough” 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.


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Forget reusing tea bags and hoarding ketchup packets because some β€œfrugal 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.


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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.


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September 16, 2025 β€’ 49 mins

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.


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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.


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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!


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Behind every β€œbody tea” and β€œskinny 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!


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September 2, 2025 β€’ 55 mins

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.


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August 29, 2025 β€’ 60 mins

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!


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August 26, 2025 β€’ 51 mins

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. 


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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. 


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