The Frugal Friends

We’re already past the halfway point of the year, and a lot has happened. If your budget feels a little messy, July is the perfect time for a reset. In this episode, Jen and Jill break down everything you need to plan for this month so you can spend intentionally without making budgeting feel restrictive….

The baby isn’t born yet, and somehow the spending has already surpassed what could have gone toward years of their upbringing. Today, we’re talking about how welcoming a baby has turned into a full-blown financial event. From over-the-top gender reveals and extravagant baby showers to outrageously expensive baby shower gifts, we’re diving into some of…

There are countless side hustles out there, but not all of them are worth your time. We’ve tried enough of them to know which ones deliver and which ones don’t. In this episode, we’re breaking down the side hustles we’d actually do again—and the ones we’d gladly leave behind. Not every side hustle is created…

Amazon Prime Day is coming, and so is the temptation to click “Buy Now.” But before another pile of packages lands on your doorstep, Jen and Jill uncover what’s really going on behind Amazon. From fake reviews and low-quality products to questionable deals and memberships, this episode explores why Amazon may no longer be the…

Even the experts aren’t buying what you think they are. In fact, many of them believe the best solution is something you probably already own. In this episode, Jen and Jill share another round of things people are not buying to save money but this time, the people skipping these purchases are professionals and experts…

Social media has become the modern-day opium therefore – do not disturb mode on! Today, Jen and Jill share their experiences on and off social media, how both have changed our lives, and how you can do your own social media detox in an effort to consume it more intentionally. Social media is not the…

There’s comfort in the familiarity of our daily routines, but that same familiarity can sometimes hide costs we don’t even notice. In this episode, Jen and Jill share a few simple tweaks that can help you free up more room in your finances. After all, small changes today can add up to hundreds of dollars…

Concerts used to be fun, enjoyable, and memorable. Now, you have to put your happiness and love for music on credit too? In today’s episode we’re going to look at some of the INSANE prices people are paying to attend concerts and music festivals, why live music has gotten so expensive and what you can…

What was once in your email now has its own episode! This means a more comprehensive step-by-step guide to your monthly planners. Starting with the month of June, this episode covers what to budget for the month, what’s on sale, and June’s Money Move to help you grow your income intentionally. A sale doesn’t mean…