Frugal Friends Podcast

Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures
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Sep 26, 2023 • 46min

How to Prepare For a No Spend Month

Ready to challenge yourself for a No-spend October? As we bid farewell to this month, we will soon feel the festive spirit of the remaining holidays of this year. The biggest obstacle to success in this challenge is your commitment and discipline, but the Frugal Friends believe in you. Together, let’s discover ways to prepare for your next no-spend challenge and the secret to finishing it with success! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3sWU3uN 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 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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Sep 22, 2023 • 43min

How to Negotiate & Save Lots of Money

Wanna level up your negotiation game? We've got you covered. In this episode, Jen and Jill discuss the power of negotiation and how it can help save money, earn more, and improve people skills. Don't miss it as we share valuable tips on identifying negotiation opportunities, gathering information on deals, and learning how to negotiate like a pro. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3r9iK72 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 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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Sep 19, 2023 • 59min

Frugal Side Hustle: Self Publishing with M.K. Williams

Self-publishing is a game-changer— empowering aspiring authors and writers to fully take control of their literary dreams and passions. The best part of it is that you can still embark on this side hustle with frugality! Dive into this new side hustle and explore all things self-publishing with M.K. Williams, a full-time self-published author and creator of "Author Your Ambition." 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/480fEm3 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 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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Sep 15, 2023 • 58min

How to Adopt a Frugal Mindset

It takes both knowledge and practice to fully understand and live by what you have learned. While we always talk about frugality, we also want to teach you how to adopt a frugal mindset. Allow yourself to be curious in this episode as we break down ways to live with a frugal mindset, the barriers, and its importance in making smarter financial decisions. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3sQMPsu 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 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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Sep 12, 2023 • 57min

How to Get Self-Care & Healthcare Treatments For Free or Low Cost

Self-care and wellness have become buzzwords on social media, but along with healthcare, most of the costs can feel sky-high. But trust us to spill the beans on how you can pamper yourself and stay healthy without emptying your wallet, or even better, without having to spend anything at all! Jen and Jill will tell you all the tips and juiciest secrets on getting self-care and healthcare treatments at a low cost or for free. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3r44Brt  💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 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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Sep 8, 2023 • 51min

How Your Credit Score Saves You Money (& Tips to Improve it) with Michelle Lambright Black

Many people fear using their credit due to misconceptions surrounding this strong financial tool, not realizing the power of having a good credit score to save money. There’s no need to run off when you hear the word credit, because Michelle Lambright, founder of CreditWriter and a leading credit speaker and expert for more than two decades, is going to enlighten you on credit scores, the system, how to improve them, and their benefits for our finances. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/45zsxSa 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 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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Sep 5, 2023 • 44min

Frugal Friends Book Club: 4 Money Psychology Books to Read This Fall

The Frugal Friends discuss four fascinating books on money psychology, including strategies for productivity, stories to reach financial goals, and insights from a passionate Latina author. They also delve into the importance of setting boundaries, managing unhealthy family relationships, and lowering bills. Additionally, they highlight a book of poems for courage and share tips on preventing damage to stainless steel pans.
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Sep 1, 2023 • 58min

How to Prioritize Paying off Student Loans

Student loan interest is just around the corner, and as always, we've got your back! This won’t just be about your debt; it is for everyone trying to incorporate their student loan payments into their budget and financial goals. In this episode, let’s talk about all things student loans, debt, and prioritization to live an intentional and values-based spending life! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/45Hcmm8 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 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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Aug 29, 2023 • 54min

Money Motivation For Moms with Cat Collins

Women, especially mothers, often struggle to recognize their worth because of the expectations society has bestowed on them. In this episode, Cat Collins, an award-winning blogger, writer, speaker, and mom, unravels with us what women, especially moms, are capable of doing, from their finances to all aspects of their lives as mothers— which is more than they ever thought. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/45NeZmp 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 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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Aug 25, 2023 • 49min

What to Do with a Windfall or Unexpected Money

Life always takes us by surprise, and every now and then, it blesses us with windfalls. Whether you receive rebates, tax returns, a loved one leaving you an inheritance you didn’t anticipate, or even a stroke of luck in the lottery, these windfalls can leave us both excited and wondering what to do next with them. We will win you over with another rich episode as we guide you in knowing the next wise and most frugal way to manage the money you have unexpectedly received. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/45AEW8k📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 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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