The Frugal Friends

Housing is one of our biggest expenses in life, and oftentimes we’re not asking the right questions to determine the best and most affordable living solutions! There are great arguments on both sides for renting vs. buying and we explore it all to help you determine what’s right for you! In this episode we’re taking…

It’s that time of year again! Dreaded for students, anticipated for parents; but something we can all rally behind is not wanting to overspend on back to school supplies! It seems the lists get longer and longer each year, so we’re talking about how we can send kids back to school prepared without breaking the…

This one is a long time in the making, but we are delighted to have Chris Browning from the Popcorn Finance podcast on the show! Chris has a lot of great insight when it comes to personal finance and becoming debt free, and we admire him even more for sharing with us how he and…

There are many budgeting techniques out there but today we’re taking a look at the envelope system. It’s an extra special episode as we have THE Allison Baggerly from Inspired Budget acting as co-host while Jen is on maternity leave! Allison and her family have actually used the envelope system for years and she brings…

Setting and achieving financial goals is all fun and games, but what about if your spouse is not on board? Embracing frugality, much like minimalism, can’t be forced on others – but there are ways to negotiate and become unified on this journey toward financial freedom! Join us as we look at some basic tips…

Many of us have never considered approaching this topic of finances with our parents, and for those who have, it can still make us want to run for the hills! It’s the second most potentially awkward and dreaded conversation right next to ‘the talk’ you received as an adolescent, but no less important! Thankfully, we…

Now that we’ve de-cluttered and minimized our homes, it’s time to simplify our digital lives! Beyond deleting files from your computer, we also talk about being more mindful about how we are spending our time and money online. Mindless technology use can lead to mindless spending so let’s talk digital minimalism! Sponsors: Master Your Money…

School’s out, sun’s out…now what? If you’re like us summertime means a lot more get-togethers, vacations, day trips, and activities – but how do we make the most of summer without blowing our budgets? On this episode we talk all about frugal ways to enjoy the summer along with some of the pitfalls and misguided…

We know minimalism and simplicity have great benefits for our lives, but knowing where to start or how to achieve this lifestyle can be daunting! Thankfully Courtney Carver, author of Soulful Simplicity and creator of the minimalist fashion challenge #Project333 breaks it down for us on this episode! Courtney shares her own minimalist journey and…