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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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    • 4.5 • 918 Ratings

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.

    How to Make The Most of Yard Sales

    How to Make The Most of Yard Sales

    May is here, and so are yard sales! We have finally entered the season of yard sales, and some may have already been hunting and lining up for these sales. Don’t worry, Jen and Jill share tips on making the most of your yard sale stop and their experiences buying from one. Know which items to add to your list on your next yard sale visit! 

    🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4cVjjnO 

    💌 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

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    💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

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    • 47 min
    Grocery Store vs. Warehouse Club Savings Analysis

    Grocery Store vs. Warehouse Club Savings Analysis

    Ever walk out of a warehouse club and realize you bought way too many things that weren't on your list? It’s time we turn you into a pro-bulk shopper, not an impulsive one! In this episode, Jen and Jill explore the myths about warehouse clubs and discuss pro tips on bulk buying.

    🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3xvEWuR 

    💌 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 us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

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    • 50 min
    How to Keep Your Garden Alive with Nicole Johnsey Burke

    How to Keep Your Garden Alive with Nicole Johnsey Burke

    Does creating a garden sound magical and fairytale-like to you? But you always end up killing your plants, demotivating you to build one? Well, we all had the same experience as you do. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk all things gardening for beginners and to those who are hesitant to start with Nicole Johnsey Burke.

    🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3WfyToA 

    💌 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 us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/

    💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club

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    • 1 hr 4 min
    6th Anniversary Special!!!

    6th Anniversary Special!!!

    Celebrating 6 years and 400 episodes with the husbands back on the show! If you're hoping to get any financial advice in this episode, you will get a little. But this episode delivers all the things you asked for: the husbands, one-star reviews, and Q&As. We've laughed, we've learned, we've had great conversations, and now it's time to celebrate all those moments. We'd love for YOU to join the party.

    🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4bjd1gn

    💌 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 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/
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    • 58 min
    How to Spend When Your Values & Income Don't Align

    How to Spend When Your Values & Income Don't Align

    Bills, bills, bills! Who loves paying bills when it holds us back on spending on the things we love and value? Well, it doesn’t always have to be that way! In this episode, Jen and Jill make space on being able to spend guilt free and prioritizing it on our values.

    🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3W2W6dz 

    💌 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 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.

    • 50 min
    Frugal Zero-Waste Living

    Frugal Zero-Waste Living

    We often forget that good stewardship of our resources is a foundational part of a frugal lifestyle. While it is simply unrealistic to have total zero waste in our everyday lives, frugal zero waste living teaches us beyond wasting less and also fostering intentional consumption and choices. In this re-run episode, Jen and Jill talk about the 5Rs of waste management and zero-waste living, aiding our self-sufficiency and problem-solving skills. 

    🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3J7SgrO  

    💌 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 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.

    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
918 Ratings

918 Ratings

Stella.vz ,

A breath of fresh air when you’re drowning in consumer culture

This podcast is great for de-programming yourself from consumer culture without the clickbait-y extreme minimalism schtick. It has also helped me to work though a lot of my shame/guilt/fear around spending and finances that have kept me paralyzed. They sort of take the gentle parenting approach to personal finance and I am here for it!! They are unpretentious, practical, fun to listen to, and keep me motivated to stick with my values and longer term goals. I haven’t been a listener for too long but the variation in topics so far feels just right with a mix of “pure” financial advice, lifestyle and personal growth material, tips and tricks as well as the occasional true crime content (omg the romance scams!) Thank you so much, Jen & Jill!

Ljohnt55 ,

I thought I’ve heard it all

But I am loving the tips and new frugality tips I’m learning. I especially love the food and meal planning tips, which is my hardest. Also the resell and eBay’s tips, thank you! Great distinction between cheap and frugal. Keep going!
** adding to my review after listening for many more months since my first review. This distinctive frugal mindset has helped us really prioritize how we are spending money, and for me has given me permission to buy some things I really do value, but might have talked myself out of before. Thank you!

LizinAsia ,

Great for people in non-traditional lives

We live in Asia and can’t relate to most financial podcasts. We have no desire or ability to own a home for example. This podcast is so practical, and helps you to evaluate your own values and goals and then take practical and attainable steps. Thank you so much!

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