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Frugal Friends Podcast

by Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures
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About the show

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.

Latest episodes

  • Halloween Overconsumption is OUT OF TOUCH

    September 29, 2026 · 46 min

    We love Halloween, but the endless stream of viral “must-haves” can make it feel like you need to spend more every October. In this episode, Jen and Jill explore how TikTok, social media, and influencer culture are fueling Halloween…

  • You Might Also Like: The Personal Finance Podcast

    September 29, 2026

    Introducing How to Retire in 10 Years or Less! from The Personal Finance Podcast. Follow the show: The Personal Finance Podcast Every financial decision you make either moves your retirement closer or pushes it further away. Here is the…

  • What to Include in Your October Budget

    September 25, 2026 · 35 min

    A pumpkin one second, and then a cart full of candy, a bunch of costumes, and decors next. It’s quite hard to stop when you’ve reached a flow state in spending. But Jen and Jill are not here to cancel the fun. In this episode, they help to…

  • My Mom Lost Her House. This Could've Saved Her

    September 22, 2026 · 48 min

    Losing a home isn’t always one bad financial decision. Sometimes it’s about not having the resources, information, or support to know what to do next. In 2017, Jen’s mom lost the house Jen grew up in to foreclosure after eight years…

  • 7 Psychological Tricks Stores Use to Make You Overspend

    September 18, 2026 · 47 min

    It’s not you, it’s capitalism. When you start feeling like you have no control over what you spend, it’s easy to wonder if something is wrong with you. But the truth is, you’re not entirely to blame. In this episode, Jen and Jill break…

  • People Share How They Save Money on Utilities

    September 15, 2026 · 44 min

    A once-a-month bill can require major adjustments to the next month’s budget, especially with how much utility costs are rising these days. And we’re over artificial “hacks” that are really just designed to sell us another product. So in…

  • Paying Full Price on These Items Is a Scam

    September 11, 2026 · 41 min

    IN THIS ECONOMY? When everything is “on sale” every other week, paying full price starts to feel like a choice. Jen and Jill are calling out the pricing tricks that make inflated “original” prices look like a bargain and revealing the…

  • 10 Money Decisions You Need to Make Before 40

    September 8, 2026 · 40 min

    Whether 40 feels right around the corner or a lifetime away, these are the money decisions you’ll be glad you started thinking about now. In this episode, Jen and Jill walk us through the financial questions and decisions you’ll want to…