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by 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.
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- 3 days ago41 min
7 Tips to Save Money on Thanksgiving Dinner
Hosting Thanksgiving or attending one? Either way, the holiday dinners can add up. Between family dinners, Friendsgiving, work potlucks, and all the extra food you end up buying, it’s easy to spend more than you planned. In this episode, Jen and Jill share how to enjoy the holiday gatherings without letting Thanksgiving take over your budget.🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals 💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 👩🏻💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp 📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill 🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpthanksgivingdinnerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago41 min
What to Include in Your November Budget
November is upon us, which means your budget is about to enter its annual obstacle course: Thanksgiving, holiday shopping, travel, end-of-year expenses, and at least one thing you completely forgot was happening. In this episode, Jen and Jill get ahead with their November Budget Toolkit, featuring what to budget for, what’s worth buying, and one Big Money Move to protect your finances.🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals 💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 👩🏻💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp 📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill 🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/novemberbudgetkiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago40 min
5 Questions to Ask Before Paying Off Your Mortgage Early
For most people, paying off a mortgage seems like a no-brainer. After all, it can be a major financial burden. But in this episode, before rushing to become debt-free, Jen and Jill encourage you to look beyond the numbers, consider your priorities, and find a balance that supports your financial goals along the way.🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals 💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 👩🏻💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp 📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill 🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpmortagepayoff See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago47 min
Should You Save For Your Kids' College?
Is college savings really a must-have? You might think so, but Jen and Jill dig deeper into the costs, uncertainties, and financial priorities that come with saving for your child’s future. In this episode, they discuss when to start saving, how much to contribute, and the different ways to help your child pay for college without sacrificing your own financial security.🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals 💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 👩🏻💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp 📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill 🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpcollegesavings See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago49 min
They’re Going BROKE To Be “Pretty”
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, not the impossible standards the world wants us to live up to. Jen shares her own experience as she and Jill chat about how social media and marketing play on our insecurities and get us spending money just to feel good about how we look.🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals 💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 👩🏻💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp 📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill 🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpprettybrokeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago39 min
Financial Planning for Your 30s: What Actually Matters
They say life actually starts at 30! So, if you’re feeling behind financially, say less, because things are just about to get good. In this episode, Jen and Jill breaks down the financial planning moves that actually matter in your 30s, from building a strong financial foundation to investing for retirement and planning for your future.🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals 💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 👩🏻💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp 📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill 🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpplanningfor30sSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago49 min
7 Money Saving Hacks to Live Below Your Means
Everyone says they’d be responsible with more money, but the problem is often how we define living below your means. It’s not about spending as little as possible. It’s about shifting your money mindset so you can spend intentionally without exceeding your means. Today, we’re talking about the mindset shifts that make living below your means feel less like restriction and more like financial freedom.🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals 💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 👩🏻💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp 📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill 🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpbelowyourmeansSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 4 weeks ago41 min
More Reasons to Stop Shopping at Target
We thought we were the only ones feeling this way, but we kept finding more and more reasons people have stopped shopping at Target, so that’s what we’re talking about today. Target has become something else, and Jen and Jill are digging into why shoppers are feeling differently, what’s changed, and whether the Target run is still worth it.🥘 Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals 💲Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 📲 Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app 👩🏻💼 Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp 📚 Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill 🎙️ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffptargetisover See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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