Episodes

We Tried a No Spend Challenge. Here’s How it Went – EP 595

We caved in and did it ourselves. We decided to stop spending money for one month and it unexpectedly brought up stuff we didn’t expect. Today we’re breaking down where we nailed it, where we failed it, and what we’re taking away from it in hopes of helping you with your next no spend challenge….

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People Share What They’re Doing to Save Money in This Economy – EP 594

It’s one thing to sit week after week and tell you what we’re doing to save money or to watch other personal finance nerds tell you what they’re doing. But what are regular people out there doing to save money in this economy? We found what real people are doing to save money and we…

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I Bought the ‘Right’ Car and Still Regretted It – EP 593

Even when you make the right decision, there can still be regret at the end. Not because you’re bad with money, but because car buying is literally designed to mess with your head. Jen and Jill share both the regrets and the wins they experienced when buying a car plus the things they wish they…

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The Man Responsible For Why You’re Broke – EP 592

Your overconsumption may not be your fault. There is one man who helped shape what consumerism looks like today. In this episode, Jen and Jill show how Edward Bernays made buying feel emotional and personal, while a system designed to influence our natural desires fueled it. We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes…

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Our 2026 Money Predictions: What’s Coming and How to Prepare – EP 591

Take what resonates and leave what doesn’t. But this is the reality and you might want to prepare before things get really uncontrollable. In this episode, we’re going to dive into 5 predictions we have for what you can expect to see financially in 2026 and how to handle it with grace. We have the…

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Why You Feel Broke Even When You Make More Money (2026 Edition) – EP 590

Society has shifted so much that even earning more doesn’t always feel like enough. This isn’t a personal failure but a pressure baked into the system. Jen and Jill walk through the psychology behind feeling broke and share practical ways to move forward with clarity and grace. Your reference point — not your reality —…

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What You Actually Get for Your Money in 2026: Then vs Now – EP 589

In 2006, everything just felt simpler. Fast forward to 2026, and it feels like you’re paying more for everything and getting less in return. Is that reality or is nostalgia just making us believe it? In this episode we’re looking at what your money actually bought you 20 years ago vs. what it buys now…

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2026 Money Traps Everyone Is Falling For (Have You Noticed Them Yet?) – EP 588

Going out used to feel enjoyable. Now it feels expensive and disappointing. From smaller portions to worse service, we’ve noticed a pattern and we know we’re not the only ones. In this episode, we call out six things we’re still paying for that no longer give us what they promise. Do something different or a…

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How to Get Your Life and Money Organized (Without Budget Apps) – EP 587

Everything is too much. Too much to track, too many places to track it. We can’t fix that but we can show you our systems. In this episode, we’re sharing three spreadsheets to organize your life and money plus the versions you can take home from our shop if you’d rather not make your own….

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