Frugal Friends Podcast

Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures
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Jan 14, 2025 โ€ข 49min

How Lack of Purpose Drives Your Impulse Spending with Jordan Grumet

Alright, hear us out: finding your purpose doesnโ€™t have to be this do-or-die, all-or-nothing thing because that kind of thinking will drive your finances crazy, thinking youโ€™ll find it once you have everything, but nope, not at all. In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Jordan Grumet of Earn & Invest Podcast to share simple reminders on how to find your purpose and what it really means to have one. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/403i68k  ๐Ÿ“˜ Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ 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 ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ ๐Ÿ’ธ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ 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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Jan 10, 2025 โ€ข 48min

Top 6 Make Money Online Scams to Look Out For in 2025

Are you aware of the top money-making scams to watch out for? We listen and we donโ€™t judge. In this episode, Jen and Jill explore the rise of scams targeting those looking to earn extra income. Tune in to hear more about how to spot the red flags and how to protect yourself from falling victim to these scams. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3DFqSSD ๐Ÿ“˜ Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ 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 ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ ๐Ÿ’ธ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ 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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Jan 7, 2025 โ€ข 47min

WE WROTE A BOOK!!!

Buy What You Love Without Going Broke is finally here! To celebrate, Jen and Jill share the story behind the book in this latest episode. They discuss everything from the initial inspiration to the nitty-gritty of marketing and promotion. Plus, they share their favorite chapters and the lessons learned along the way.  ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/4fG3WQe ๐Ÿ“˜ Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ 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 ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ ๐Ÿ’ธ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ 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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Jan 3, 2025 โ€ข 54min

Become a Better Financial Decision-Maker with Jessica Moorhouse

Jessica Moorhouse, a money expert and accredited financial counselor, shares her insights on effective financial decision-making. She emphasizes that every financial choice, big or small, shapes our future. The discussion dives into the importance of mindful money conversations and recognizing emotional barriers rooted in past experiences. Moorhouse encourages listeners to focus on gradual improvements and internal reflections, transforming their relationship with money and leading to more sustainable financial habits.
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Dec 31, 2024 โ€ข 53min

How to Buy What You Love Without Going Broke in 2025

New year, new beginnings, but one thing stays the same: our commitment to helping you with your money wins. As we enter 2025, itโ€™s time to focus on what you truly love spending on and align your finances with your values. In this episode, Jen and Jill walk us through the three parts of their book Buy What You Love Without Going Broke, sharing simple, practical ways to spend with intention in the year ahead. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3VHek2X  ๐Ÿ“˜ Pre-order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ 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 ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ ๐Ÿ’ธ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ 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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Dec 30, 2024 โ€ข 23min

Budget Better Bonus Series | Step 3: Plan for the Future

Excited to bring you the last installment of our Budget Better Bonus Series! If youโ€™ve been following along, you know weโ€™ve already looked at the past and present of budgeting. And now itโ€™s time to look ahead. Today, we focus on building a spending plan that aligns with your core values, because we believe that budgeting shouldnโ€™t feel restrictive.  ๐Ÿ“˜ Pre-order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ 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 ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ 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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Dec 29, 2024 โ€ข 23min

Budget Better Bonus Series | Step 2: Make Changes Now

Weโ€™re back with part 2 of our Budget Better Bonus Series! After exploring your past transactions in the previous episode, itโ€™s time to take action and make meaningful changes to your spending habits with a 30-day No Spend Challenge. Join us as we discuss giving yourself the space to rethink your spending habits and get creative with how you meet your needs by saying 'no' to non-essential purchases. ๐Ÿ“˜ Pre-order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ 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 ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ 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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Dec 28, 2024 โ€ข 20min

Budget Better Bonus Series | Step 1: Look To The Past

As we wrap up the year and look ahead to 2025, we wanted to gift you something special: a three-part bonus series called Budget Better. The first step is looking to the past which is not merely an exercise in self-criticism or guilt. Rather, it serves as a foundation for understanding our financial decisions and making intentional changes moving forward. ๐Ÿ“˜ Pre-order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ 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 ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ 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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Dec 27, 2024 โ€ข 47min

Budgeting Tips for 2025

As the year draws to a close, a new year brings fresh hope and exciting goals. One of the big ones is planning your 2025 spending. No matter your season in life, preparing ahead is always a smart move. In this episode, Jen and Jill share essential tips on how to budget for the year ahead. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/4gK5YA2  ๐Ÿ“˜ Pre-order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ 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 ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ ๐Ÿ’ธ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ 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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Dec 24, 2024 โ€ข 1h 12min

Negotiating Medical Bills with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington

You didnโ€™t see those surprise medical charges coming, but somehow they always seem to show up when you least expect themโ€”and letโ€™s be real, theyโ€™re the last thing you need. In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, author of What Your Doctor Wants You to Know, to show you how to handle those surprise charges, negotiate bills, and get medical debt off your credit report. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/4flsoWS  ๐Ÿ“˜ Pre-order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast ๐Ÿ’Œ 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 ๐Ÿ“ฃ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ ๐Ÿ’ธ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿผ 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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