Frugal Friends Podcast
Controlling your spending is hard to do. On every episode of Frugal Friends, we'll try to help you gain a little more control on one aspect of the countless directions your money is being pulled toward through frugality and a few laughs. If you're trying to save money, spend less, adopt minimalism, pay off debt or reach financial independence, we think you'll like the show.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 553
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
When Healthy is TOXIC: FitTok, GLP-1's & Your Starving Bank Account
Behind every “body tea” and “skinny legend” is an industry selling illusions, profiting off of our insecurities. So Jen and Jill share how to recognize the spending traps around body trends and guide…
00:46:14 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
50 Popular Things We REGRET Buying
Call it self-roasting or scrolling the hall of shame. But even the most frugal among us slip up sometimes. And today they admit all of it. Jen and Jill went through their shopping histories on Amazon…
00:55:36 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
She Spends HOW MUCH on Her Kids?
Think you know what you spend on your kids’ fun? Think again. Jen and Jill go through one listener’s spending list to uncover where the cash is really going and how avoiding a closer look at our habi…
01:00:16 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Social Media is Ruining Hobbies
TikTok is all about hobbies right now and hobbies are great but if you’re not careful you could end up with thousands of dollars wasted and nothing to show for it but a hobby graveyard. So today we’r…
00:51:21 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
How to do Disney World on a Budget | Tickets, Hotels, Food & More!
Whether you're a Disney adult or just tagging along for the churros and castle views, one thing’s for sure: every princess knows the magic comes at a cost. But do you really need the full-time experi…
00:51:53 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
The Problem With Thrifting: What No One Tells You About Thrift Shopping Secondhand
Thrifting seems like harmless fun and most of the time, it is! There’s the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of finding something one-of-a-kind. But sometimes, things get a little weird, and there’s…
00:51:19 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
How a LOTTERY WINNER Spends Her Money
One lucky ticket. One massive win. And one story you won’t believe. Jen and Jill chats with our lucky listener about money, divorce, and what it means to move forward with more intention and less gui…
01:01:03 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
9 UNHINGED Ways People Save Money on Bills
How far would you go to save money? Because some people out there are taking frugality to a whole new and extreme level! In this episode, Jen and Jill explore wild, unhinged, and sometimes downright …
00:51:44 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Which Debt Should You Pay Off First?
When you’re carrying a lot of debt, peace of mind feels just out of reach but that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong, you just haven’t found the method that fits you. In this episode, we’re bringing…
00:58:26 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
Deinfluencing Back to School “Sales”
It’s a back-to-school reset! But not the one with matching lunchboxes and over-the-top ‘what’s in my kid’s bag’ trends. Instead of overhauling everything for the kids, Jen and Jill are flipping the s…
00:47:27 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
She Lost EVERYTHING In a Hurricane
When life gets heavy, our spending often follows. Jen and Jill chats with a listener who openly shares her 90-day transaction inventory from one of the hardest chapters of her life.
They took a clos…
00:59:11 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
TikTok is Normalizing Being CAR POOR | These Car Payments Are INSANE!
Cars are meant to get you to your destination NOT become your second home. But these days, people are spending so much even after buying a new car that it makes you stop and think… is it really worth…
00:54:13 |
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Frugal Living Tips From The Great Depression
Before budgeting apps and finance gurus, people were making do with almost nothing yet somehow still thriving! In this episode, Jen and Jill go back in time to show just how timeless the tips from th…
00:56:14 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
How to Save $10K FAST (When You Earn Less Than $100K) | Save Money Fast
We all want to save as fast as we can but fast is relative. For some, it’s going to take months, for others, years. Either way, one isn’t better than the other because life moves differently for us a…
00:44:10 |
Tue 22 Jul 2025
She Spent HOW MUCH on Gifts!?!? | Spending Intervention
Ever look at your bank statement and think… how did that happen? In this first episode of our new Spending Intervention series, Jen and Jill sit down with a listener who bravely shares her 90-day tra…
01:09:28 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Deinfluencing Kid Stuff: These Parents are TEACHING OVERCONSUMPTION
Parents want to give their kids the best—the toys, the experiences, the memories. But that desire, fueled by pressure to be the “perfect parent,” often leads to overspending and financial stress. In …
00:52:58 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Save Money By Decluttering
If you're in it for the thrill of the hunt, this one's for you—with a twist. Because this time, you actually get to save more. Ingrid Jensen joins us to talk all about the treasure hiding in your clu…
00:51:26 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
How to Save Money on Medical Bills
Jared Walker shares tips on how to save money on medical bills.
00:42:08 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
Propaganda: How Shopping Became Patriotic
If you think about it, proving your love for your country almost sounds too easy—just shop, and you’re goods! Feels like a win-win. Only it’s not. And worse, it usually costs you more. In this episod…
00:43:02 |
Fri 04 Jul 2025
What to Do if You Have More Debt Than You Make in a Year
Debt can be a scary word, really. It keeps you up at night, brings on the stress, and makes everything feel heavier. But you’re not alone. Once upon a time, Jen and Jill were there too. So in this ep…
00:51:53 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
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