

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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May 17, 2019 • 42min
Saving For Kids' College w/ Abby Chao from CollegeBacker | Is a 529 Plan Right for You?
Saving for kids' college is an admirable goal, but can sound overwhelming and expensive! On this episode, Abby Chao from College Backer talks candidly about why to save, when to save, how much to save, and where to save! Whether you have no kids, young kids, or even kids already in college Abby offers great tips and hope that it's never to late to save for college!Click here for full show notes!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 10, 2019 • 47min
What To Do When You Feel Like Giving Up | Staying Motivated While Paying off Debt
We’ve all been there - whether in our financial journey or other life circumstances - we reach a point of low motivation or down-right discouragement and we want to just give up! In this episode we talk about this very real feeling and some practical ways to overcome this barrier, regain willpower, and press forward! Whether you’ve been there, or are there right now this one’s pivotal to consider in our frugal lifestyles!Click here for full show notes!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 3, 2019 • 50min
Frugal Hobbies: What To Do With The Free Time That Not-Spending Frees Up
Having a hobby is crucial to the frugal lifestyle - it can provide rest, encourage creative, foster community, keep us from wasting our time + money on less important activities and so much more! BUT hobbies can also be expensive! On this episode we discuss how to enjoy a hobby with breaking the bank, and how to find a frugal hobby if you are still clueless in this domain!Click here for full show notes!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.

Apr 26, 2019 • 45min
Balancing Paying Off Debt and Thinking about the Future with Erin Lowry
Paying off debt is a big (and worthwhile) goal, but what can be done when we have other financial goals we want to be pursuing as well? On this episode, we talk with Erin Lowry from Broke Millennial about what it can look like to balance paying down debt while also investing. There's a lot to consider in this topic, but we’re excited to pick Erin’s brain and share her insight here!Click here for full show notes!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.

Apr 19, 2019 • 1h 2min
Maximize Yard Sale Shopping + ONE YEAR! | Garage Sale Shopping Tips
We have been your Frugal Friends for one whole year now (ahh!) and what better way to celebrate than to talk about YARD SALES!? It’s one of our favorite topics AND activities, and today we’re talking about how to make the most of your ‘yard-saling’ (that’s right we made it a verb) experience! Whether you are going to yard sales, or hosting a yard sale, we’ve got some good tips for you!Click here for full show notes!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.

Apr 12, 2019 • 49min
Homesteading Tips for City Dwellers | Frugal Urban Sustainability
Homesteading is becoming more and more appealing , especially in the world of frugality, but what can be done for those of us who don’t sit on property or don’t plan to invest in land? Have no fear! Homesteading is not just about having a vegetable garden, it’s also a way of life with many practices that can be incorporated even into tiny or urban living situations!Click here for full show notes!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.

Apr 5, 2019 • 59min
The Truth About Student Loan Forgiveness w/ Travis Hornsby
Student loan forgiveness - we’ve all heard about it, but is it real?! In this episode, we chat with Travis Hornsby from Student Loan Planner about all things student loan forgiveness, plus some tips we are sure you have never heard of before! We shared some laughs and received invaluable tips and knowledge on this very important, and sometimes overwhelming topic! Have a listen!Click here for full show notes!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.

Mar 29, 2019 • 51min
How to Save Money on Weddings - Part 2: Reception & Honeymoon
It's one of the most important days of your life, but that doesn't mean you have to spend your (or your parents!) entire life savings! We're following up our Part 1 episode on ceremonies (ep. 6) with what you need to know to plan a killer reception and honeymoon without emptying that bank account, or worse, collecting debt!Click here for full show notes!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.

Mar 22, 2019 • 49min
Frugal is the New Green: Why Frugality is Environmentally Friendly
Frugality pairs nicely with many things, including environmental friendliness! Practicing good stewardship of resources is something us frugal folks have been doing for ages. Whether going 'green' is something you strive for or not, today we dive into how being frugal has some great environmental perks and why us frugal people can feel even more assured in our lifestyle.Click here for full show notes!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.

Mar 15, 2019 • 51min
Creating a Capsule Pantry with Kristin Marr | How to Maintain a Minimalist Kitchen on a Budget
We know the benefits of minimalism and how it fits so nicely into a frugal lifestyle, but can minimalsim be achieved in the kitchen also? Today we talk with Kristen Marr from Live Simply about how to achieve a 'capsule pantry'. From how to identify the essentials, to shopping and stocking - Kristen gives some great insight into the most important part of a home; the kitchen!Click here for full show notes!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.