Frugal Friends Podcast

Hosted by Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures

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June 16, 202650 min

Deinfluencing Amazon (Watch Before You Buy)

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 frugal shopper's best friend.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpdeinfluencingamazon 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 12, 202643 min

People Share Things They Never Buy to Save Money

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 who know the industry best.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpexpertsaysno📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 9, 202647 min

Quitting Social Media Changed My Life | My Social Media Detox Strategy

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.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpsocmeddetox📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 5, 202648 min

These Small Habits Are Costing You $10,000 a Year

The familiarity of our daily life sometimes masks as a trap to expenses that could’ve been saved had we only known. In this episode, Jen and Jill explore a few thoughtful revisions that can create more breathing room in your finances because a few optimized choices today can keep hundreds of dollars from slipping through the cracks tomorrow.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpcostlyhabits📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 2, 202652 min

Concerts & Music Festivals Are For the Rich (we're too poor for music!)

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 do to save live music without needing to be rich or go broke.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpconcertcredits📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 29, 202644 min

How to Budget For June | Monthly Spending Tips

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.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpjunebudgetkit 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Brokehttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 26, 202646 min

Store Loyalty Programs Are a Scam (And We All Fell for It)

Loyalty programs promise discounts, rewards, and exclusive perks. But what if those programs are actually designed to study your spending habits and push you to spend more? In this episode, we unpack how loyalty programs work behind the scenes and why those “perks” might be costing more than you think.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffployaltyscams📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 22, 202645 min

Deinfluencing Summer Vacation Travel Influencers (so OVERRATED!)

BOOK THAT TRIP! says the influencers who are getting free flights, free hotels, and paid brand deals while the rest of us are left holding the receipt. This episode breaks down the travel hype, the hidden costs behind “dream trips,” and why that vacation everyone’s posting might be a lot less realistic for the rest of us.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpdeinfluencingsummer 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 19, 202649 min

13 Things You're Probably Wasting Money on (That No One Talks About)

When we spend on something, are we really getting our money’s worth, or are we just paying for something we could’ve done without? This episode breaks down 13 sneaky ways you’re probably wasting money, what those habits reveal about our intentions, and how we can make better spending decisions moving forward.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpmoneywasted 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 15, 202645 min

The Gambling Epidemic Will Keep You Broke (& You Don't Even Know it!)

You won but at what cost? The rush of “easy wins” is everywhere right now and it’s not just in casinos anymore. It’s in sports, in ads, in your very own phone. In this episode, Jen and Jill unpacks how gambling has become more mainstream, more addictive, and more hidden in everyday life than ever before.🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/ffpgambling📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from ushttps://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/💸 Check out our monthly challenge communityhttp://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.