

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.
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Jun 16, 2023 β’ 46min
When Women Have Money with Jean Chatzky
HIStorical misconceptions will tell you that women are only interested in shopping rather than handling their finances. Well? Thatβs not the case for HERstory. Women today hold a lot of wealth in the economy, and the number is still growing. Together with your favorite frugal ladies and Jean Chatzky, this episode deconstructs the misconceptions about women and money, talks about the new generation of women, and how to build, grow, and manage the wealth that empowers the woman in them. ποΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/42mKBgv π Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook π£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πΈ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ππΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ππΌ 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.

Jun 9, 2023 β’ 59min
How to Save on Your Phone Plan
You have a new message from the Frugal Friends! A new month has come by, and so do the dreaded monthly bills. The phone bill is one of the monthly bills some may consider fixed expenses. However, there are no expenses that you cannot lower if you get creative. Join us as we explore the answers to the hundred questions about the seemingly increasing phone fees every year and how we can save on our phone plan. ποΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3oHdqGN π Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook π£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πΈ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ππΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ππΌ 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.

Jun 2, 2023 β’ 1h 2min
How to Build and Break Habits That Cause You to Overspend
Unlocking the key to smart ways of handling your finances begins with understanding the power of habits and their impact on your life. Habits are not easy to bend and break, and thereβs always continuous effort to change certain aspects to replace them with something better. Join us in this episode as we identify the causes of why we overspend, acknowledge these mistakes, and break and replace them. ποΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/45GZBJ2 π Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook π£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πΈ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ππΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ππΌ 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.

May 30, 2023 β’ 1h 11min
The Circular Economy and Your Money with Ron Gonen
Did you know that most marketing companies in the US during the early 1950s focused heavily on recycling materials? In todayβs linear economy, most companies push customers to buy convenient yet unnecessary things that are easily disposed of. Letβs change our ways as we learn more about the Circular Economy, its impact on our environment, and how you can save money by engaging in it! This interview with Ronen Gonen answers how we can aim at practices in which we can be financially and environmentally responsible. ποΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3oTwKjI π Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook π£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πΈ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ππΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ππΌ 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.

May 26, 2023 β’ 1h 3min
Managing Money as a Single Woman
Attention all the fine single ladies! Managing your finances alone always carries a huge burden for singles as many people believe that being single puts them at a greater risk for financial insecurity in their later yearsβ but we think differently. Why? There are just a lot of women who are slayinβ their financial goals regardless of their relationship status. In this episode, we discuss the realities and difficulties of being one. ποΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3Nin6kA π Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook π£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πΈ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ππΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ππΌ 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.

May 23, 2023 β’ 1h 3min
How to Travel Full Time on a Budget
Have you ever looked at the latest vacation photos on your social media feed, wondering when youβll be able to experience traveling without worrying about your finances? Itβs time to stop hesitating, as this episode traverses the map and guides you to your dream destination of full-time travel on a budget. Come and get ready for a frugal adventure-packed journey with us! ποΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3HfRGYj π Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook π£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πΈ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ππΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ππΌ 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.

May 19, 2023 β’ 1h 1min
Keeping Financial Secrets from Your Spouse with Caroline Vencil
While honesty is a component in solidifying relationships, Caroline had to keep some financial secrets from her husband to make their finances work (because married life is not always filled with great laughter and romantic late-night talks.) Still, there is a greater challenge in fulfilling oneβs role in the marriage and responsibility with their family. In this episode, we hear from Caroline about why and how she kept financial secrets and what it meant for them. ποΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/41Fb1JU π Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook π£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πΈ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ππΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ππΌ 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.

May 16, 2023 β’ 1h 1min
What We've Learned From 75+ Real People Budgets
Hearing peopleβs stories about their finances can elicit various reactions. One may think itβs unrealistic or unattainable, but hearing their stories can give us the perspective that improvements and success do not happen overnight. If you have been with us for a while now, you know that we love hearing your stories of frugality, budgeting, paying off debt, and just your financial stories! In this special episode with Allison, we talk about everything we have learned from all walks of life and their budgets. ποΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/44qoYy5 π Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook π£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πΈ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ππΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ππΌ 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.

May 12, 2023 β’ 1h
Money Made Easy
As shocking as it may be, your finances are not stressful to manage, and it shouldn't be! The world has made handling our money complex, becoming a source of negativity and stress. In this special episode with Allison Baggerly, let's shift our perspective on money and learn how to approach finances easier, less stressful, and with a bag full of confidence. ποΈ Get full show notes here! bit.ly/3W5FQpQ π Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook π£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πΈ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ππΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ππΌ 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.

May 9, 2023 β’ 52min
Frugal Side Hustle: Virtual Assistant with Shatoria Smith
We're not out here giving empty promises on how being a Virtual Assistant is a solution to all of your problems and that you'll never be sad again, but if you ever find yourself looking for some flexible ways to earn extra income, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in as we dive into the world of virtual assistance with Shatoria Smith and learn how to turn your spare time into a profitable side hustle. ποΈ Get full show notes here! bit.ly/41HcEXV π Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook π£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πΈ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ππΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ππΌ 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.


