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Save Money & Spend Intentionally Without Being Cheap

2018/4/27
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In this episode, we introduce the Frugal Friends Podcast, share a bit about ourselves, and a lot about frugality.

We're excited to create a platform for sharing and learning together on this frugal journey!

Frugality is for everyone; so join us by listening, engaging with our Facebook Group), taking the 90 Day Frugalizer) challenge, and utilizing the links below for more resources and information on living frugally!

Notable Notes:

    • Categories to anticipate with Frugal Friends podcast episodes

     

  • Clothing/Shopping
  • Bills/Utilities
  • Transportation
  • Housing

4 Pillars

  • Frugalwoods Article)
  • Mrs. Frugalwoods (a.k.a. Liz Thames) identifies 19 reasons why frugality is the best - and the frugal friends agree!
  • Frugality helps you identify your true priorities
  • Frugality builds community
  • Frugality means you'll never be bored
  • Frugality leads to gratitude and joy

What Jen and Jill have to say:

  • Millennial Money Article)
  • Grant went from a frugal guy who amassed $1M to flippantly spending over $200K in one year. In short; the spending didn’t make him feel better.
  • Frugality is about spending wisely
  • Frugality is about the journey, not the destination
  • It is never too late to 'course correct'

What Jen and Jill have to say:

What the internet has to say

  • Introduction of the most anticipated, interactive segment!
  • Leave us a voicemail with your BILL OF THE WEEK at: 570-995-1540

BILL OF THE WEEK 

  • (i.e. at some point you're wasting your time)The Law of Diminishing Returns
  • ( i.e. if frugality keeps you from what you love its cheapness)Frugality allows you to discover what you truly value
  • (i.e. you can’t buy your way to green) Frugality is good for the environment
  • (i.e. you can have better things when you buy used and you’ll eventually stop buying those souvenir t-shirts you’ll never wear)Frugality refines your taste and style
  • (i.e. the best way to not spend money is to spend time making it!)Frugality allows you more time to increase your income
  • (i.e. sorry, not sorry)Frugality will not make you rich

Tenets of Frugality 

  • #frugalnotcheap

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