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Frugal Friends Podcast

Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures
Frugal Friends Podcast
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  • Frugal Friends Podcast

    7 Tips to Save Money on Thanksgiving Dinner

    03/11/2026 | 41 mins.
    Hosting Thanksgiving or attending one? Either way, the holiday dinners can add up. Between family dinners, Friendsgiving, work potlucks, and all the extra food you end up buying, it’s easy to spend more than you planned. In this episode, Jen and Jill share how to enjoy the holiday gatherings without letting Thanksgiving take over your budget.

    πŸ₯˜ Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals
    πŸ’²Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions
    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends
    πŸ“² Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app
    πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’Ό Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp
    πŸ“š Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/
    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill
    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpthanksgivingdinner
    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    What to Include in Your November Budget

    30/10/2026 | 41 mins.
    November is upon us, which means your budget is about to enter its annual obstacle course: Thanksgiving, holiday shopping, travel, end-of-year expenses, and at least one thing you completely forgot was happening. In this episode, Jen and Jill get ahead with their November Budget Toolkit, featuring what to budget for, what’s worth buying, and one Big Money Move to protect your finances.

    πŸ₯˜ Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals
    πŸ’²Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions
    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends
    πŸ“² Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app
    πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’Ό Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp
    πŸ“š Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/
    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill
    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/novemberbudgetki
    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    5 Questions to Ask Before Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

    27/10/2026 | 40 mins.
    For most people, paying off a mortgage seems like a no-brainer. After all, it can be a major financial burden. But in this episode, before rushing to become debt-free, Jen and Jill encourage you to look beyond the numbers, consider your priorities, and find a balance that supports your financial goals along the way.

    πŸ₯˜ Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals
    πŸ’²Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions
    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends
    πŸ“² Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app
    πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’Ό Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp
    πŸ“š Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/
    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill
    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpmortagepayoff
    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    Should You Save For Your Kids' College?

    23/10/2026 | 47 mins.
    Is college savings really a must-have? You might think so, but Jen and Jill dig deeper into the costs, uncertainties, and financial priorities that come with saving for your child’s future. In this episode, they discuss when to start saving, how much to contribute, and the different ways to help your child pay for college without sacrificing your own financial security.

    πŸ₯˜ Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals
    πŸ’²Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions
    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends
    πŸ“² Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app
    πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’Ό Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp
    πŸ“š Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/
    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill
    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpcollegesavings
    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
  • Frugal Friends Podcast

    They’re Going BROKE To Be β€œPretty”

    20/10/2026 | 49 mins.
    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, not the impossible standards the world wants us to live up to. Jen shares her own experience as she and Jill chat about how social media and marketing play on our insecurities and get us spending money just to feel good about how we look.

    πŸ₯˜ Spend less on takeout with our FREE 15 Easy Emergency Meals recipe book: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/meals
    πŸ’²Do you know the 10 Financial Decisions you need to make before 40? Get the FREE workbook here: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/decisions
    πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends
    πŸ“² Get 20% off our spending habits coaching app! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/app
    πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’Ό Interested in a comprehensive financial plan? Fill out this form: http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/cfp
    πŸ“š Order our book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke:
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/
    ⭐ Submit your Bill of the Week: http://frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill
    πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes and mentioned links here! https://bit.ly/ffpprettybroke
    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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About 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.
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