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 dir...
How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults with Dr. Mara Einstein
If you ever feel like you’re being lured into spending, you’re probably right. Marketers have mastered the art of playing on your emotions just like cults do. In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Dr. Mara Einstein of Buy Now! The shopping Conspiracy to break down how brands tap into your pain points, build a sense of community, and keep you stuck in a cycle of doom scrolling and spending. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/4gq4WZg 📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Beginner's Guide to Zero-Based Budgeting: Your Path to Smart Saving
If you love everything in its proper place but budgeting has never quite clicked, this one might be the missing piece. Spoiler alert: budgeting methods are all pretty similar—it just depends on how you approach them and how you move with your money. In this episode, Jen and Jill venture an easy guide for you to save smarter and reach your financial goals much faster. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/3ER6fDx 📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Higher Needs: What They Cost us & What To Do Instead
Who here loves spending money? We’re just the same! Most of us were never really taught how to spend wisely, so our mission has always been to find that radical middle between saving and spending. In this episode, Jen and Jill join the crowd as they share stories about spending on higher needs and guiding us toward better ways to meet them. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/435d0vk 📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Start Healing Your Money Trauma with Shannah Game
We listen, we don’t judge! We know money can be a sensitive and vulnerable topic, and it’s easy to feel ashamed of past financial decisions. But we’re not here to judge, we're here to help you rebuild your confidence with money. In this episode, Jen and Jill, along with Shannah Game, explore how to recognize, understand, and begin your healing journey from money trauma. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/4jBRBA1 📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How to Build and Break Habits That Cause You to Overspend
You swore you’d only spend this much but for some reason ended up spending THAT much? Some sneaky habits might be leading you there without you even realizing it. In this episode, Jen and Jill break down what’s triggering these spending traps, how to break free from them, and some key reminders for when things don’t go as planned. 🎙️ Get full show notes here!https://bit.ly/42SA6Fp 📘 Order the book herehttps://bit.ly/BWYL-podcast 💌 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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