Episodes

Kakeibo: The Japanese Art of Mindful Budgeting – EP 237

There are so many things to learn from our past as it is a significant factor in who we are today. We are excited to introduce to you this elegant way of mindful budgeting called “Kakeibo”. In this episode, we unravel this rich and timeless Japanese budgeting system and strengthen our relationship with our spending. …

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Why You Need A Budget with Jesse Mecham – EP 236

Budgeting. We’re never gonna stop talking about it. AND on this episode we have THE Jesse Mecham, creator and founder of the famous budgeting app ‘You Need a Budget’. For those still wondering whether or not they actually need a budget, and for all the rest who benefit from more reminders and tips; listen in!…

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Frugal Friends Book Club: 4 Books to Read This Fall – EP 235

If you’re an OG listener, you may have heard of the Frugal Friends Book Club from our earlier episodes. But if you’re new here, we welcome you with open arms as we introduce you to 4 books we have read or have been wanting to read this fall. Join us as we talk about these…

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Meal Planning Apps Compared – EP 234

Meal planning is a fantastic head start in improving our food choices but how do we do it? What kind of resources do we use? If you’re always in a dilemma from not knowing what meal to prepare, don’t worry, we feel you. In this episode, we will talk you through the benefits of a…

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Save Money on Your Next Car Purchase with The Car Chick – EP 233

Gone are the days when you can easily find the same car from different dealers at a reasonable price. “It is the hunger games out there,” said our special guest today, LeeAnn Shattuck a.k.a The Car Chick who is passionate about teaching people to make informed decisions on purchasing, selling, and servicing automobiles. We talk…

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What No One Tells You About Debt Freedom – EP 232

So many books, podcasts, and online discussions out there talking about debt freedom but they don’t tell you something. They tell you to do things relentlessly making it easy to feel burnt out– we’re not about the extremes, we’re about the radical middle. This episode opens a conversation about debt freedom with realistic and honest…

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Being Frugal With a “Non-Frugal” Partner – EP 231

Finding the middle ground when you’re frugal with a non-frugal partner can be quite difficult but a key component of a successful relationship is compromise. In this episode, we discuss tools, questions, and actions you can do with your partner that understands this as more than just a behavior issue but a deeper-rooted one. True…

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Negotiating Medical Debt with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington – EP 230

Life has its ways of surprising us, just like an unexpected and overwhelming medical bill. Instead of letting the shock completely take you over, we sit and chat with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, who has a personal mission of helping people understand complex medical procedures, avoid financial devastation from medical bills, and encourage effective communication…

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Frugal Fitness | Work Out on a Budget – EP 229

This is your sign to get moving! We tend to get demotivated thinking we need to spend a lot in order to start our fitness journey but it is far from the truth! Hop on as we serve you another fun-filled yet motivating episode as we share our fitness stories, workout tips, benefits of exercising,…

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