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Frugal Friends Podcast

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

    DIY Financial Plan Part 3: Retirement Planning

    11/08/2026 | 30 mins.
    For the third part of this series, Jen and Jill tackle one of the most important and often most intimidating money topics. After all, we'll all grow older, and the goal is to reach retirement without constantly worrying about money. They break down the basics of retirement planning, explain where to invest, and share practical guidance to help you start preparing for the future with confidence.

    📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    🎙️ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/diyfinancialplan3
    📚 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 us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/
    💸 Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club
    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://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.
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    DIY Financial Plan Part 2: Debt & Emergency Planning

    07/08/2026 | 33 mins.
    Now that you've built the foundation of your financial plan, it's time to prepare for the unexpected. In part two of this four-part series, Jen and Jill shift the focus to two of the biggest pillars of financial security: paying off debt and building an emergency fund. Together, they break down how to create a plan that helps you tackle today's financial challenges while protecting your future.

    📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    🎙️ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/diyfinancialplan2
    📚 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 us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/
    💸 Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club
    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://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.
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    DIY Financial Plan Part 1: Budget & Goal Planning

    04/08/2026 | 31 mins.
    There are a lot of financial goals you can pursue and it can be confusing to know which ones to pursue first and to what extent. In this episode, Jen and Jill kick off a four-part series on building a comprehensive financial plan that helps you sort through the numbers, the emotions, and the real-life limitations of your finances.

    📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    🎙️ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/diyfinancialplan1
    📚 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 us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/
    💸 Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club
    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://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.
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    What to Include in Your August Budget

    31/07/2026 | 36 mins.
    Before August starts emptying your wallet, let's build a budget that's ready for it all. In this episode, we're covering everything to include in your August budget from back-to-school expenses and end-of-summer spending to the seasonal foods and best buys that can help you save money all month long.

    📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    🎙️ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/augustbudgetkit
    📚 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 us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/
    💸 Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club
    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://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.
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    How to Live With Less And Get More Out of Life

    28/07/2026 | 45 mins.
    Now we have access to better everything. Better vacations, better homes, better routines, better storage systems, better skincare, but even with all this “better” we are still financially stretched and emotionally exhausted trying to maintain lifestyles we don’t even fully enjoy. In this episode, we’re exploring why buying more stuff isn’t resulting in a better life.

    📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app

    🎙️ Get full show notes here!
    https://bit.ly/ffplivewithless
    📚 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 us
    https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/
    💸 Check out our monthly challenge community
    http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club
    👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube
    https://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.
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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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