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iHeartPodcasts and Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni

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.

Frugal Friends Podcast

If you've ever thought about living in an RV or trying the tiny house lifestyle, or even considered it short-term; this episode is for you! We're covering a lot of the basics regarding what should be considered before full-time RV-ing, where to park, and what to look for when purchasing an RV!

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 • finding the lesser known, but far better solution. Like when the line for the restroom goes out the door and down the hall, but YOU remember that there was another bathroom on the 2nd floor. Or when your birthday falls on leap year so you’re a good 8 years younger than the rest of your friends. Loopholes; just makes sure they’re not illegal...Loopholes:

Notable Notes

What the Internet has to say:

This article from Insider gives us a list of important things to consider about full-time RV-ing

What Jen + Jill have to say:

 • The bathrooms are tiny, it's true...but the water doesn't have to get cold 5-minutes into your shower! You can upgrade your water heater system!
 • The cooktops and stoves are often tiny, but this is another thing you can upgrade if living in the RV full-time
 • There is no privacy! You do hear everything inside, and depending on where you're parked, there may not be privacy once you walk out of your 'home'!

More from the Internet:

This article from A Small Life talks about the number one question that needs to be answered when living on wheels: where to park the RV?!

More from Jen + Jill:

 • If you have your own land with appropriate hook-ups or you plan to boon-dock; parking on your own property could be an option 
 • RV parks + mobile home communities (sometimes only seasonal)
 • Tiny house community online has some great tips (see link in article)
 • Jill's favorite option: backyard living (+traveling)
RVshare.comRVparking.comRoadtrippers.comovernightRVparking.comWalmart
Thank you Jacqueline from St. Louis for sharing your bill about both hitting your sisters car AND setting up recurring payments by check through paypal rather than paying feeBILL OF THE WEEK - 

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How to Live in an RV or Motorhome

No judgments here—we’re all guilty of impulse spending from time to time anyways. But it becomes a problem when we don’t notice how it’s slowly draining our wallets. In this episode, Jen and Jill explore five reasons behind impulse spending and offer better alternatives that won’t cost us.
 
🎙️ Get full show notes here!
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📘 Pre-order the book here
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Five Reasons You Impulse Shop (& How to Resist!)

Sit back, relax, and see how the tables have turned—not metaphorically, but literally. Is your table composed of the right people and the right community? Is it filled with inspiring feasts or just artificial crumbs? In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Anthony O'Neal as they explore how identifying the right mentors and embracing vulnerability can help create a powerful circle of influence.
 
🎙️ Get full show notes here!
https://bit.ly/4iwMnVB
 
📘 Pre-order the book here
https://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 us
 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/
 
💸 Check out our monthly challenge community
 http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club
 
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 https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends
 
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How to Find a Financial Mentor with Anthony O'Neal

Why pay for books when you can read and learn for free? A good read is one that leaves you feeling fulfilled, not guilty. In this episode, Jen and Jill share all the best ways to get books for free, so you can satisfy your bookworm cravings and learn something new—all without spending.
 
🎙️ Get full show notes here!
https://bit.ly/4fk09YX 
 
📘 Pre-order the book here
https://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 us
 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/
 
💸 Check out our monthly challenge community
 http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club
 
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 https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends
 
💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!
 https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

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How to Get Free Books

Talking about money with your partner can feel uncomfortable, but it’s a conversation worth having. It’s not always a walk in the park, but we can definitely ease some of the discomfort. In this episode, Jen and Jill share ways to get on the same page with your partner, along with their own experiences.
 
🎙️ Get full show notes here!
https://bit.ly/3ZCVlYv 
 
📘 Pre-order the book here
https://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 us
 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/
 
💸 Check out our monthly challenge community
 http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club
 
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 https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends
 
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 https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

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Get Your Partner on Board With Debt Payoff Goals

Today’s episode offers a peek into what your favorite personal finance podcast might be like, if only it was hosted by two ladies! Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni are hosts of the Frugal Friends podcast which is all about embracing a more intentional and frugal lifestyle… but not THAT kind of frugal. They challenge the idea that frugality is about deprivation and instead highlight how it can empower you to achieve financial independence while living a life filled with joy and purpose.
 
Jen and Jill drive this point home in their new book, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke, which is exactly what we’re talking about today- spending money! We cover the ways that we’re doing it wrong, how to spend money in a healthy values-driven way, and strategies to support those new habits!

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BONUS: Frugal Ain't Cheap | Jen & Jill x How To Money Podcast

You didn’t see those surprise medical charges coming, but somehow they always seem to show up when you least expect them—and let’s be real, they’re the last thing you need. In this episode, Jen and Jill are joined by Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, author of What Your Doctor Wants You to Know, to show you how to handle those surprise charges, negotiate bills, and get medical debt off your credit report.
 
🎙️ Get full show notes here!
https://bit.ly/4flsoWS 
 
📘 Pre-order the book here
https://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 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/

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Negotiating Medical Bills with Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington

As the year draws to a close, a new year brings fresh hope and exciting goals. One of the big ones is planning your 2025 spending. No matter your season in life, preparing ahead is always a smart move. In this episode, Jen and Jill share essential tips on how to budget for the year ahead.
 
🎙️ Get full show notes here!
https://bit.ly/4gK5YA2 
 
📘 Pre-order the book here
https://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 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/

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Budgeting Tips for 2025

As we wrap up the year and look ahead to 2025, we wanted to gift you something special: a three-part bonus series called Budget Better. The first step is looking to the past which is not merely an exercise in self-criticism or guilt. Rather, it serves as a foundation for understanding our financial decisions and making intentional changes moving forward.
 
📘 Pre-order the book here
https://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 us
 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/
 
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Budget Better Bonus Series | Step 1: Look To The Past

We’re back with part 2 of our Budget Better Bonus Series! After exploring your past transactions in the previous episode, it’s time to take action and make meaningful changes to your spending habits with a 30-day No Spend Challenge. Join us as we discuss giving yourself the space to rethink your spending habits and get creative with how you meet your needs by saying 'no' to non-essential purchases.
 
📘 Pre-order the book here
https://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 us
 https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/
 
💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram!
 https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/

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Budgeting Tips for 2025

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