The Frugal Friends

Underconsumption Core 101 – EP 436

Overconsumption is out, underconsumption core is IN! We’re talking about squeezing out the last drop of soap or shampoo, using up every bit of toothpaste, and rocking that dented flask. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk about what it is, why it’s gaining popularity, why you should care about it, and what you can…

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How Jill Paid Off $56,000 of Debt Over 7 Years – EP 435

Life update! Because so much can change in two years. While the story remains the same, learning, perspective, and goals definitely change. But it’s a good thing to remind ourselves of the hard times we’ve come across and surpassed. In this episode, Jen and Jill rewind Jill’s debt pay-off journey to celebrate being debt-free and…

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Minimalism For Families with Dawn Madsen – EP 434

Are you also one of those who goes “I’ll keep this, just in case” and then years go by and you still haven’t used it, but when you revisit the item, you keep it in again just in case? If so, consider this a wake-up call: you don’t need all of this stuff! In this…

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Tips For Grocery Shopping on a Budget – EP 433

Repeat after me: I shop AT the grocery store, I am not THE grocery store! You are not a vending machine for snacks and definitely not a storage space for products that will end up going bad in the fridge without being used, so tell yourself, you’re not going to overbuy! In this episode, Jen…

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How to Afford More of What You Love – EP 432

We want to walk with you through your financial journey. Therefore, we’re giving you an exclusive sneak peek of our new book, “Buy What You Love Without Going Broke”! In this episode, Jen and Jill delve deeper into the heart of the book, which talks about values-based spending, principles we can hold on to, and…

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DFS: Denise Job Hopped Her Way to Increase Income & Pay Off $19K of Debt – EP 431

There’s a saying that goes “a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes is better than a master of one”! As we approach the last part of our Debt-Free Summer, let’s remember that we can do so much more! In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Denise to share…

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4 Ways Online Stores Get You to Impulse Buy – EP 430

You know that feeling when you’re on the verge of scoring a super good deal, only to realize it’s just another impulsive spending moment? But, really, how do we even get away with a good deal in this world full of enticing discounts and irresistible offers? In this episode, Jen and Jill uncover the tricks…

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DFS: Kait Paid Off $62K Without Increasing Her Income, Here’s How She Did it – EP 429

They often tell us that the way to pay off debt is to increase our income, but what if we tell you there’s a way to achieve it without all that hustle? In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Kait to uncover her inspiring journey and how she navigated her financial decisions and…

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FSA vs HSA: Which is Right For You? – EP 428

One is the darling of the personal finance world, the other is her outcast cousin. But we’re shining a light on the ‘ugly duckling’ and telling you one might be right for you—and it might not be the one you think. In this episode, Jen and Jill shed light on FSAs and HSAs and provide…

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