The Gambling Epidemic Will Keep You Broke (& You Don't Even Know it!)

Unhinged Baby Showers + Gender Reveals = Broke Parents

The baby isn’t born yet, and somehow the spending has already surpassed what could have gone toward years of their upbringing. Today, we're talking about how welcoming a baby has turned into a full-blown financial event. From over-the-top gender reveals and extravagant baby showers to outrageously expensive baby shower gifts, we're diving into some of the wildest examples social media has to offer. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpbabyshower [https://bit.ly/ffpbabyshower] 📚 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].

We Tried 100 Side Hustles. These are Our Favorites.

There are countless side hustles out there, but not all of them are worth your time. We've tried enough of them to know which ones deliver and which ones don't. In this episode, we're breaking down the side hustles we'd actually do again—and the ones we'd gladly leave behind. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpfavsidehustles [https://bit.ly/ffpfavsidehustles] 📚 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].

Deinfluencing Amazon (Watch Before You Buy)

Amazon Prime Day is coming, and so is the temptation to click "Buy Now." But before another pile of packages lands on your doorstep, Jen and Jill uncover what's really going on behind Amazon. From fake reviews and low-quality products to questionable deals and memberships, this episode explores why Amazon may no longer be the frugal shopper's best friend. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpdeinfluencingamazon [https://bit.ly/ffpdeinfluencingamazon]  📚 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 Things They Never Buy to Save Money

Even the experts aren’t buying what you think they are. In fact, many of them believe the best solution is something you probably already own. In this episode, Jen and Jill share another round of things people are not buying to save money but this time, the people skipping these purchases are professionals and experts who know the industry best. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpexpertsaysno [https://bit.ly/ffpexpertsaysno] 📚 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].

Quitting Social Media Changed My Life | My Social Media Detox Strategy

Social media has become the modern-day opium therefore - do not disturb mode on! Today, Jen and Jill share their experiences on and off social media, how both have changed our lives, and how you can do your own social media detox in an effort to consume it more intentionally. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpsocmeddetox [https://bit.ly/ffpsocmeddetox] 📚 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].