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Frugal Friends Podcast

Podcasts · Leisure

Frugal Friends Podcast

469 episodes · 19 with AI analysis

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People · top 20

Jill×13 Jen×13 Eric×7 Travis×6 Edward Bernays×3 Hayden×2 Gabe Bolt Zach Jesse Rosanna Kristen Jillian Michaels Chandler Bolt Brenna Elise Miranda Alyssa Grunfel Kevin Ha Beverly Debra

Companies · top 20

Topics · top 10

Emergency fund sizing and optimizationHigh-interest debt prioritization strategyTax refund planning and withholding adjustmentProblem-solving spending vs. impulse spending401(k) and IRA contribution strategies529 education savings plans and Roth conversionsEnvironmental design for financial successWindfall money allocation frameworkDebt payoff psychology and motivationHome internet competition and pricing

Analyzed Episodes

Apr 10, 2026

Got Extra Cash? Here's What to do With It

Emergency fund sizing and optimizationHigh-interest debt prioritization strategyTax refund planning and withholding adjustment

Jan 23, 2026

4 Things Influencers Have Normalized (& we STILL Overconsume!)

Food delivery overconsumption and takeout cultureTravel spending and vacation debtHabitual treat purchases vs. intentional rewards

Jan 27, 2026

We Tried 19 Viral “Save Money” Hacks. Here’s What Actually Works in 2026

Girl Math and psychological money hacksLoud budgeting and financial transparencyCash envelope budgeting systems

Mar 27, 2026

YOU'RE SLEEPING ON THE LIBRARY: 21 Ways to Use the Library

Public Library Services and ResourcesSubscription Economy and Alternative ModelsFree Streaming Services (Libby, Hoopla, Canopy)

Mar 24, 2026

Your 2026 Money Problems, Solved: A Full Q&A Episode

Values-based spending and consumption alignment529 education savings plans and Roth IRA rolloversBudgeting simplicity vs. detailed tracking

Jan 30, 2026

7 Frugal Passive Income Ideas For 2026

YouTube monetization and algorithm optimization for passive incomeAffiliate marketing strategies and high-ticket product reviewsDigital product creation and automation setup

Feb 3, 2026

Why Everything Is Worse Quality Now (It’s Not Just You)

Skimpflation and shrinkflation strategiesPlanned obsolescence in consumer productsRight-to-repair laws and restrictions

Mar 13, 2026

We Review Your 2026 Side Hustles. Are They Worth It or a Scam?

Plasma donation as emergency fund strategyGig economy delivery economics (DoorDash, Grub Hub)Pet-sitting and dog-walking services (Rover)

Mar 17, 2026

2026 Frugality Reset: Fix Your Spending in 30 Days

30-Day Spending Audit and Transaction InventoryIdentifying Spending Leaks (Convenience, Identity, Emotional Spending)Digital Environment Reset (Email Unsubscribes, Saved Payment Methods)

Feb 6, 2026

How to Get Your Life and Money Organized (Without Budget Apps)

Budget spreadsheet design and spending plan categoriesOpportunity cost calculators for impulse spending preventionAnnual finance planner for benefits tracking and deadline management

Feb 10, 2026

2026 Money Traps Everyone Is Falling For (Have You Noticed Them Yet?)

Restaurant Price Inflation and Quality DeclineShrinkflation in Consumer ProductsSubscription Creep and Recurring Billing Traps

Feb 13, 2026

What You Actually Get for Your Money in 2026: Then vs Now

Housing affordability crisis and mortgage payment increasesStreaming service pricing and value comparisonRestaurant pricing and portion size changes

Feb 17, 2026

Why You Feel Broke Even When You Make More Money (2026 Edition)

Household income vs. cost of living by stateSocial comparison and lifestyle inflationMoney dysmorphia and financial perception

Feb 20, 2026

Our 2026 Money Predictions: What’s Coming and How to Prepare

2026 Economic Growth ForecastsHousing Market Predictions and Mortgage RatesInflation Projections and Cost of Living

Feb 24, 2026

The Man Responsible For Why You're Broke

Edward Bernays and propaganda historyPsychological manipulation in marketingIdentity commodification and consumer culture

Feb 27, 2026

I Bought the ‘Right’ Car and Still Regretted It

Vehicle purchase negotiation tactics and strategiesMinivan vs SUV consumer preferences and social perceptionUsed car reliability research and complaint databases

Mar 3, 2026

People Share What They're Doing to Save Money in This Economy

Debt Payoff Gamification and Visual TrackingHome Cooking and Meal Planning StrategiesImpulse Purchase Prevention (Wait Periods)

Mar 10, 2026

This Is Why You Keep Buying Stuff (And It Never Fixes Anything)

Identity marketing and aspirational branding strategiesInfluencer marketing and parasocial relationshipsPsychological vulnerability during life transitions and uncertainty

Mar 6, 2026

We Tried a No Spend Challenge. Here's How it Went

No-spend challenges and behavioral changeGrocery budget optimization for familiesRestaurant spending reduction strategies