There's nothing you can't do now that you're in New York! 🎶 Just like the song, the streets of New York will make you feel brand new without breaking the bank. Tag along as Jen and Jill, together with Jen on a Jet Plane, list down travel tips and vacation destination dupes you can visit within the US and overseas that are affordable and enjoyable! 
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Best Vacation Destination Dupes (AKA: More Affordable!) with Jen on a Jet Plane

There’s a popular saying that goes, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party! ’” and we believe so! Spring has sprung, but so do springtime spending traps. In this episode, Jen and Jill list spending traps, needs, and ways to budget during this season.
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What to Budget For This Spring

When does one step at a time get difficult? For us, it’s saving the first $100K. Building on an insightful discussion about all the math behind this, Jen and Jill share their thoughts on why this point marks a significant turning point in one's financial journey. Join your Frugal Friends as they continue the 6-week Roth IRA Challenge by discovering the reasons and ways to save your first $100K. 
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How To Save Your First $100K

Got a job promotion and want to celebrate? Stay right there! We’re going to celebrate it with you. In this episode, Jen and Jill create a space with Meghan Dwyer on emotional spending through validation and healthily working our way through it. They dive into the topics of the common triggers, managing positive emotions, and curbing negative emotional spending.
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Overcoming Emotional Spending with Meghan Dwyer

There’s no journey that has no successes, challenges, and most importantly, learning opportunities! Whether you’ve finished the no-spend challenge or you’re just planning to start, this episode takes you on a journey of celebrating new learnings Jen and Jill acquired through their no-spend January experience! 
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What We Learned From No-Spend January

Investing doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode, Jen and Jill break down the basics of Roth IRAs and why they're a great option for saving for retirement. We also encourage everyone to take part in a 6-week challenge to contribute as much as possible to their 2023 Roth IRA before the tax deadline!
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The 6 Week Roth IRA Challenge

Romance could show you incredible things like magic, madness, heaven, and sin. But in today’s special Valentine episode, Jen and Jill uncover a different kind as April Helm recounts 3 stories of romance money scams. The cautionary note is clear: "Love's a game, wanna play?" Be careful because your next mistake could be a big one. 
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Love & Money: Romance Scams with April Helm

Why settle for cheap quality when you can have the best for less? No posh brand names and high price tags, but this episode is all about learning materials, durability, and all ways to acquire REAL reviews, not paid ones. Join Jen and Jill as they share ways to refine our ability in choosing affordable quality than cheap quantity. 
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How to Get Affordable Quality vs. Cheap Quantity

Struggling with impulse purchases? In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of spending, a topic that's not only fascinating but also central to our upcoming book. Jen and Jill explore the reasons behind impulse purchases and provide strategies to help combat them. We don’t just talk theory - trust us, this is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their spending!
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Psychological Reasons Why We Impulse Buy

The retirement topic always got people walking on eggshells. It’s mostly a tricky subject to bring up with our aging parents for a variety of reasons, and it’s only valid. In this episode, Jen and Jill, along with the creator of Waterlily, Lily Vittayarukskul, share about how planning for long-term care impacts us and the practices we can do to prepare ourselves as well as our parents for their long-term care.  
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Should You be Saving For Your Parents' Long Term Care? with Lily Vittayarukskul

Welcome to another insightful discussion! How's the progress on your New Year's financial resolutions? If you're still riding the wave of excitement and commitment to your goals, you're in for a treat. In this episode, Jen and Jill share valuable strategies that go beyond mere financial tips. They 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.
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How to Stick With Your Big Financial Goals

As the personal finance podcast industry grows every year, you might find yourself overwhelmed or confused by the contradictory and countless pieces of advice you hear. Frugal friends create a space for you to find the radical middle—discovering what is going to make sense for you and holding on to the tension of all the advice you receive. In this episode, Jen and Jill take us back to controversial financial advice coined as the “baby steps” or “blueprint” aligning the current status of our economy.
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Should You Still Be Following The Baby Steps?

What song has stuck in your head ever since you heard it for the first time? What if we told you how you think about finance is just like that song? In this episode, Jen and Jill break down ways to change your money mindset so you can stick with your financial goals, together with Paco de Leon’s fantastic financial advice. This episode isn't just a chat; it's an encouragement to create a fresh tune that aligns with your goals and guides you towards financial well-being.
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How to Change Your Money Mindset with Paco de Leon

It has increasingly become harder to afford a house than to pay rent. But if you are determined to buy your dream house, this episode is for you! In this episode, Jen and Jill guide you into the complex and ever-changing housing market. Beyond the challenging landscape, they address critical questions, providing valuable insights for prospective homebuyers.
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How Much House Can You Afford?

Many of us think buying generic brands means we’re being responsible with our finances, but navigating when to opt for off-brand versus name-brand can be a strategic decision between quality and savings. In this episode, Jen and Jill discover what experts in their field buy and Tiktok product review videos to know which products are worth our money. 
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When to Buy "Off-Brand" & When to Buy "Name-Brand"

They say it takes two to tango, and so do our finances! Even relationships with the strongest foundations struggle to manage their finances together. In this episode, Jen and Jill, together with Julia Lily, talk about steps to improve ways of managing money with your partner.
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Managing Money With a Partner with Julia Lilly

Did you add meal planning to your new year’s resolutions? Then let’s resolve this together with Jen and Jill as they share everyone’s favorite meal plan recipes, including their own preferences! In this episode, Jen and Jill guide you in creating a 2-week plan of food you want to eat with ingredients you may already have in your home. 
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1st Annual Dinner Awards: Best Dinner Recipes to Meal Plan

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.
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How to be Content Without Being Complacent

Did you put "avoid any impulse spending" on your New Year’s resolution? Get on board as this episode shares ways to overcome overspending and curate a safe and healthy social media timeline for you! Hear from Jen and Jill, joined by Paige Pritchard, as they unravel the tricky world of social media, de-influencing, and spending mindsets.
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Deinfluencing Yourself From Social Media with Paige Pritchard

Time flies by so fast, and we’re already at the end of 2023. Are you having a blast? We’re wrapping up this year with tips on budgeting to gear you up for the coming year. In this episode, Jen and Jill share helpful tips on not just planning your money better but also expanding it!
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