21 Things Frugal People Don't Buy in 2026

21 Things Frugal People Don't Buy in 2026

Frugal people have figured out how to protect their savings without falling for marketing that sells an identity instead of real value. Jen and Jill dives into the “manufactured convenience,” subscription creep, AI upsells, and performative wellness that frugal people ARE NOT falling for this year!  🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpfrugalnobuy2026 [https://bit.ly/ffpfrugalnobuy2026] 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-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 [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/ [https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/] 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club [http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club] 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends [https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends] 💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

How to Stick With Your Big Financial Goals

Goal achievement isn’t linear and it takes a good amount of determination to push through, therefore today’s episode is a good mid-year reality check. Jen and Jill once again explore the power of mindset shifts, providing practical advice to help you not only set but successfully stick to your financial goals throughout the year. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpstickwithgoals [https://bit.ly/ffpstickwithgoals] 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-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 [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/ [https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/] 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club [http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club] 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends [https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends] 💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

People Share What They REGRET Purchasing | Buyer's Remorse

Have you ever bought something and instantly regretted it? Like “why did I spend THAT much on THIS?” Today we’re diving into real stories of buyer’s remorse, from real people not influencers or gurus trying to sell you something. We’re hearing everything from big purchases to everyday spending mistakes. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpbuyerremorse [https://bit.ly/ffpbuyerremorse] 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-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 [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/ [https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/] 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club [http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club] 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends [https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends] 💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

How to be Content Without Being Complacent

When you think about your life and ask, “Am I happy with how things are? Am I content with the life I have right now?” Do you say yes? It’s tough to figure out what’s just right for us without settling and feeling too complacent. We want to keep moving forward. In this episode, Jen and Jill walk us into the journey of contentment and share ways to use it as a tool to spend less and with intentionality. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffphowtobecontent [https://bit.ly/ffphowtobecontent] 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-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 [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/ [https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/] 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club [http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club] 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends [https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends] 💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Frugal Living Tips From The Great Depression

Let’s take a look at the habits and mindsets that helped people thrive through some of history’s toughest times. In this episode, Jen and Jill share lessons from the 1920s and beyond that can help us push back against a century of overconsumption marketing and rethink what it means to live well with less. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpgreatdepressionskills [https://bit.ly/ffpgreatdepressionskills] 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-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 [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/ [https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/] 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club [http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club] 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends [https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends] 💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].