Frugal Friends Podcast

Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures
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14 snips
Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 1min

The Science Behind How Simplicity Impacts Your Money

Explore how embracing simplicity can transform your financial habits and overall well-being. Discover the power of decluttering, both physically and mentally, to enhance focus and decision-making. The hosts share humorous anecdotes and community stories, making financial management fun. Delve into essential financial practices that align spending with core values while navigating life's complexities. You'll learn practical strategies for budgeting and saving, all while finding joy in the chaos of everyday life.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 43min

Why Minimalism is the Key to Financial Wellness

Discover how adopting a minimalist lifestyle can enhance your financial wellness. The discussion reveals the power of aligning spending with core values, leading to intentional purchases and greater financial freedom. Learn about maximizing savings and the joys of paying off debt, including listener success stories. Embrace decluttering not just physical possessions but also spending habits, and explore the balance between simplicity and functional living. Dive into the practical challenges of minimalism in different spaces and make strategic financial decisions.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 1min

How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults with Dr. Mara Einstein

If you ever feel like you’re being lured into spending, you’re probably right. Marketers have mastered the art of playing on your emotions just like cults do. In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Dr. Mara Einstein of Buy Now! The shopping Conspiracy to break down how brands tap into your pain points, build a sense of community, and keep you stuck in a cycle of doom scrolling and spending.  🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/4gq4WZg  📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 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 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://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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Mar 4, 2025 • 47min

Beginner's Guide to Zero-Based Budgeting: Your Path to Smart Saving

If you love everything in its proper place but budgeting has never quite clicked, this one might be the missing piece. Spoiler alert: budgeting methods are all pretty similar—it just depends on how you approach them and how you move with your money. In this episode, Jen and Jill venture an easy guide for you to save smarter and reach your financial goals much faster. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3ER6fDx  📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 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 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://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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Feb 28, 2025 • 45min

Higher Needs: What They Cost us & What To Do Instead

Who here loves spending money? We’re just the same! Most of us were never really taught how to spend wisely, so our mission has always been to find that radical middle between saving and spending. In this episode, Jen and Jill join the crowd as they share stories about spending on higher needs and guiding us toward better ways to meet them. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/435d0vk  📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 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 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://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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Feb 25, 2025 • 48min

Start Healing Your Money Trauma with Shannah Game

Shannah Game, a financial planner and certified trauma of money specialist, joins Jen and Jill to discuss the complex world of money trauma. They delve into how past financial decisions impact emotional well-being and offer strategies for healing. Listeners learn to recognize and navigate their own money traumas, emphasizing self-awareness and open communication. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, humor, and practical steps for cultivating a healthier relationship with finances while celebrating small victories along the journey.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 60min

How to Build and Break Habits That Cause You to Overspend

You swore you’d only spend this much but for some reason ended up spending THAT much? Some sneaky habits might be leading you there without you even realizing it. In this episode, Jen and Jill break down what’s triggering these spending traps, how to break free from them, and some key reminders for when things don’t go as planned. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/42SA6Fp  📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 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 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://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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Feb 18, 2025 • 46min

The Top 10 Benefits of Frugal Living

Who better to talk about the benefits of frugal living than your Frugal Friends? If you are interested in frugal living and are interested to know if you are one, this episode is for you. In this episode, Jen and Jill share why they love this lifestyle—and why you just might love it too! 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/4b12xmL  📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 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 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://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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Feb 14, 2025 • 44min

How to Budget If You Don’t Have Kids with Jay Zigmont

Fewer expenses? Maybe. Fewer money decisions? Not a chance. Living child-free comes with its own set of financial choices, and we’re here to help you make them wisely. In this episode, Jen and Jill, together with Jay, explore the child-free life—what it's like and how to budget better so you can live your life to the fullest! 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3EdAzI6  📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 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 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://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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Feb 11, 2025 • 46min

Managing Financial Regret

If you’ve ever felt stuck or regretful about past financial decisions like not saving enough for emergencies or overspending on experiences, this episode is for you. Jen and Jill explore the emotions tied to those "what if" moments, from choices we wish we could change to opportunities we missed. Don’t miss this empowering discussion!  🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/4gpvZE8 📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 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 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://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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