You Might Have to Support Your Parents… Here’s What to Do

You Might Have to Support Your Parents… Here’s What to Do

At some point, many of us will face a reality we didn’t plan for: helping our parents financially. Whether it’s covering bills, helping with housing, or stepping into a caregiving role, almost no one is talking about how to prepare for it. In this episode, Jen and Jill share their personal experiences and break down what you need to know before it becomes a crisis. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpcareforthem [https://bit.ly/ffpcareforthem] 📚 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 Simplify Your Life to Save More Money

The beauty of simplicity is often overlooked. And having more can make it feel like you have it all, but really, it often makes life more complicated. With less, you are free to focus on what truly matters. Jen and Jill revisit a listener's favorite on the research behind these concepts and share how embracing them can help you spend less, stress less, and save more. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpsimplicity [https://bit.ly/ffpsimplicity] 📚 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].

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].