Frugal Friends Podcast

Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures
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Aug 2, 2024 β€’ 46min

DFS: Kait Paid Off $62K Without Increasing Her Income, Here's How She Did it

They often tell us that the way to pay off debt is to increase our income but what if we tell you there's a way to achieve it without all that hustle? In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Kait to uncover her inspiring journey and how she navigated her financial decisions, and used her income and time wisely! πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3XL6Rlu  πŸ’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 πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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Jul 30, 2024 β€’ 49min

FSA vs HSA: Which is Right For You?

One is the darling of the personal finance world, the other is her outcast cousin. But we're shining a light on the 'ugly duckling' and telling you one might be right for youβ€”and it might not be the one you think. In this episode, Jen and Jill shed light on FSAs and HSAs and provide tips to help you determine which one is right for you! πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4cm1jCz  πŸ’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 πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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Jul 26, 2024 β€’ 54min

DFS: How Katelyn Paid Off $100K Debt in 18 Months AND Got $30K in Scholarships

Paying off debt is one thing, but achieving your dream career alongside it is truly inspiring! In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Katelyn who shares her debt-free journey in 18 months through hard work, multiple jobs, and strategic budgeting, all while obtaining two master's degrees and pursuing a doctorate for FREE. πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3VPf8lA  πŸ’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 πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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Jul 23, 2024 β€’ 49min

How Loyalty Points and Programs Cost You More

Loyalty programs might sound like a great way to save money, but they can actually lead to overspending. The hosts delve into the psychological tricks companies employ to keep consumers engaged and often spending more. They share personal anecdotes and insights on how to critically evaluate the value of rewards. Listeners also hear a success story about utilizing employer benefits, and enjoy some light-hearted discussions about nuts and quirky car promotions. It's a blend of savvy savings advice and playful banter!
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Jul 19, 2024 β€’ 48min

DFS: This Couple Paid Off $90K of Debt & Didn't Sacrifice Investing For Retirement

There's no one way to approach a debt-free journey, as everyone's experiences differ. However, you can find ways to pay off debt without sacrificing what's important to youβ€”like investments or lifestyle choices! In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Akeiva and Meshack as they share their 18-month debt-free journey and how they did it. πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3zjNUME  πŸ’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 πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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Jul 16, 2024 β€’ 48min

How to Shop Secondhand Online

If you consider yourself bad at thrifting, think again, because you might have missed important tips for buying secondhand items online, or maybe you don’t know where to. In this episode, Jen and Jill give advice on how to make the most of buying secondhand items online and where to find the best online thrift stores for everything! πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3xuBPDD  πŸ’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 πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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Jul 12, 2024 β€’ 50min

DFS: Nika Paid Off $78K of Debt on a Single Income and got $133K FORGIVEN!

Sacrificing the things we love most while saving can be tough. But don’t worry! We can choose to spend money on what we truly value all while meeting our financial goals! In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Nika to share her empowering three year debt-free journey including her mindset, hustles, as well as her motivations to finally get out of debt. πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3RWLVo3  πŸ’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 πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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Jul 9, 2024 β€’ 48min

How to Eat The Food You Have at Home

Just a reminder: You have food at home! It's easy to make excuses not to eat what's at home, but little do we realize it costs us more. In this episode, Jen and Jill help us have the internal motivation and the external hacks to choose the food we have at home over take-outs or food in restaurants. πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3z6ux9P  πŸ’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 πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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Jul 5, 2024 β€’ 51min

DFS: This Couple's Crazy Side Hustles Led to Paying Off $60K of Debt in 2 Years

Jason and his wife paid off $60K debt in 2 years through side hustles like teaching guitar lessons and social media marketing. They share strategies on cutting expenses, selling belongings, and living intentionally to achieve financial freedom.
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Jul 2, 2024 β€’ 51min

Save Money With Salvage Stores

Everyone loves a good deal that also offers good quality. Therefore, it's a good thing there are salvage stores to help us shop more with less guilt. In this episode, Jen and Jill discuss salvage stores, how to find and identify them, and tips for shopping for them. πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3VzLHFq  πŸ’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 πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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