

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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Nov 26, 2021 • 57min
3 Listener Debt Payoff Stories
We love a good debt payoff story, and what could be better than hearing the real-life experiences of frugal friends listeners?! Listen in as 3 brave souls share their journey to debt freedom.Get full show notes here!
Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free
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Nov 19, 2021 • 46min
Our Favorite Personal Finance Apps
Looking for resources to help you on your financial journey? Are you in need of streamlining your budgeting or banking process? We're exploring a run-down of some of the top personal finance apps; from banking apps to budgeting apps to investing apps and saving apps, there's some cool digital tools out there and we're highlight the best of the best!Get full show notes here!
Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free
Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/
Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends
Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/
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Nov 12, 2021 • 56min
How to Budget without Deprivation
Does the word 'budget' feel limiting to you? Does it seem like you won't have any fun with your friends if you have a budget? It doesn't have to be this way! We believe it's possible to create a budget that makes room for spending on the things we value and afford the things we need. We're here to flip the script and chat about ways to budget without feeling deprived.Get full show notes here!Thanks for listening! See you next week!
Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free
Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/
Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends
Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/
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Nov 5, 2021 • 1h 3min
From Over-spender to Millionaire w/ Walli Miller
Overspending, spending mindlessly, buying stuff we don't need; it all limits our finances! Whether in the debt pay-off journey OR debt-free we could all use some reminders on how to spend (and save) more intentionally. Listen in and hear some tips as Walli shares her journey of overspending, breaking the cycle, and becoming a mGet full show notes here!Thanks for listening! See you next week!
Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free
Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/
Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends
Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/
Check out our sponsor Refily: https://refinance.refily.com/lending/home-refinance/?sourceid=influencerrefily_influencerrefily_202111020001
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Oct 29, 2021 • 55min
Tips to Prepare for Holiday Sales Early
It's coming! The holidays are just around the corner *again* and this year we're gonna make a plan AND stick to that plan! There are plenty of ways to be prepared for the holiday season, ways to not overspend on gift giving and food, and tips for taking advantage of money saving strategies this time of year. Let's talk about how to get through the end of the year within budget, listen in!Get full show notes here!Thanks for listening - see you next week!
Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free
Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/
Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends
Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/
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Oct 22, 2021 • 44min
Side Hustles to Make A Quick $300
Cutting expenses is great, but eventually our ability to decrease spending reaches its limits. When we can no longer slash the budget any further we need to look at ways to increase our earning. Of course a big barrier to side hustles and earning money above and beyond our normal employment is TIME! For this reason we're looking at ways we can earn a bit more money especially when we're short on time.Get full show notes here!Thanks for listening! See you next week!
Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free
Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/
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.

Oct 15, 2021 • 1h 2min
Eat Healthier, More Affordably & Easier w/ Cassy Joy Garcia
Meal planning, grocery shopping, meal prepping, cooking, cleaning OH MY! Just feeding ourselves and our families can feel like a daunting task, and when we add affordability and the goal of healthy eating to that list it can be quite a challenge for many of us! SO we brought in an expert, Cassy Joy Garcia to talk about some hacks she has found to eat well on a budget.Get Full Show Notes Here!
Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free
Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/
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.

Oct 8, 2021 • 56min
How to Identify & Improve Spending Habits
Everything we do, our actions and behaviors (including the way we spend) begins in our mind. Our minds are responsible for so much, including our habits! These subconscious decisions can be the very thing that keeps us from reaching our financial goals; habits aren't inherently bad, but let's talk about how we can make our habits work for us instead of against us!Get full show notes here!Thanks for listening! See you next week!
Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free
Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/
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.

Oct 1, 2021 • 57min
Minimalist Investing
We believe investing is important, but it doesn't have to be complicated. There is an approach for stock market involvement and saving for retirement or other large expenses that is simple and minimalist. Join us as we aim to remove some of those investment 'barriers to entry'.Get full show notes here!
Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free
Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/
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.

Sep 24, 2021 • 55min
Paying Off $33K of Debt While Living on Half of Your Income w/ Elle Martinez
We all love a good debt payoff story and this one combines debt pay-down with some tangible tips that dual income (and some single income!) households can implement. Listen in as Elle shares with us some strategies for debt freedom and even increased savings!Get full show notes here!
Get our FREE 7-Day No-Spend Challenge Workbook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/free
Join the waitlist for Club BFF: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club-bff-waitlist/
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.


