Episodes

Simple Money, Rich Life with Bob and Linda Lotich – EP 248

The idea of practicing money in simplicity sounds a bit complicated but who doesn’t want to live a simple life? Keeping it uncomplicated is what we love in Frugal Friends. Join us with our guests, Bob and Linda who encourage us to find a joy-filled and purposeful point that is life-giving, earns us money, and…

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How to Save Money on Food | Best Takeout Tips – EP 247

Ordering takeout to satisfy your cravings is thrilling for a moment until you see your bill. Takeouts should not make you feel regretful, you just need a little bit of planning to fully relish it. In this episode, the Frugal Friends still wants you to enjoy the comfort of food delivery apps and takeouts as…

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Frugal Home Cleaning Tips – EP 246

Cleaning your home should not always require you to drive to the nearest store and purchase the most expensive and branded supplies. Sometimes, a few tools and products you might already have in the kitchen can work magic for you. In this perfectly timed episode, Jen & Jill share useful, frugal and worth-it home cleaning…

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All About Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) with Nika Booth – EP 245

As the deadline for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Waiver draws near, we offer you an important episode breaking down the myths, steps, and ways to get your application approved. If you remotely think you might be able to benefit from this or are on PSLF and there are payments you don’t think qualify,…

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How to Improve Your Money Mindset – EP 244

The way we see and handle our money can be traced back to our childhood. Money mindset is a listener favorite in the Frugal Friends and as always, we hear you. Things got vulnerable in this episode as Jen and Jill go through super tangible tips on shifting mindset by recognizing the common negative thoughts…

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Breaking the Cycle of Poverty | Stop Living Below The Poverty Line – EP 243

Poverty has no one-size-fits-all label, as much as there’s not a single reason or solution we can point to it. It intersects with a lot of things but today we’re addressing what’s within our control. The goal is not to alleviate people out of the poverty line but to help people control their spending in…

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Frugal Side Hustle: Digital Products with Ellie Diop – EP 242

Digital connectedness has become more prevalent these past few years as a result of the pandemic that struck us. Our guest, Ellie shares how answering questions online, and making social media content and digital products have saved her financial life. Join us as we get inspired by one’s story of commitment, consistency, and perseverance.  The…

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Divesting: Banking Sustainably – EP 241

When we talk about sustainability, our initial action is to buy or consume less but there’s another side of the coin that we often forget to take into consideration such as gaining knowledge about the place we put our money to, what they do with it and what it means for you. This episode is…

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Frugal Living Tips For Fall – EP 240

Leaves have begun to change their color as summer fades into fall. There are so many great things to look forward to during the fall season but above all, it’s also the most frugal season. Grab yourself some blankets, sit back, and relax as we embrace the frugality of fall and talk about activities we…

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