Frugal Living

Keynote speaker and well-being consultant Leanne Spencer discusses the importance of frugality (and why that doesn't mean what you might think). Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Looking for more information about living a frugal life? We've recently talked about mortgages, inflation, Black Friday, and rain barrels.

Keynote speaker and well-being consultant Leanne Spencer shares practical tips about how to avoid burnout. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals.  Spending more time in your backyard? Check out our suggestions for easy (and frugal) backyard projects.

Some people worry they won't know what to do during retirement. That's not the case for Madonna Hanna. At 67 years old, she's more active than ever. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Related: Check out our recent interview about the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement.

Lynne Bowman, author of Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them, talks with Jim about the frugal joy of cooking at home. Recipes included! Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media @frugallivingpod on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Looking for more frugal tips and tricks? We recently discussed how supply chain disruptions could result in much better Black Friday deals and the best Prime Day deals we expect every year.

In this episode of Frugal Living, inspirational chef Tina McDermott shares her enthusiasm for home cooking. We discuss practical recipes, including a $10 dish that takes less than 20 minutes to prepare.  Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us at FrugalLivingPod on TikTok and Insta. We also look for discounts on the things we love. This year, that means we checked out the latest indoor Halloween decorations and deals on outdoor Halloween decorations. Plus, we talked about how to pay less for streaming services. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals.

Continuing our conversation from Grow Your Own National Park, Professor Douglas Tallamy describes how to make an ecological impact in your own backyard with specific, frugal advice. He also shares memorable tips from Bringing Nature Home, his book about the importance of native plants to native wildlife. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Looking for more ways to improve the food web outside your house? Learn everything you need to know about rain barrels, including the truth about whether it's legal to collect your own rainwater.

Professor Douglas Tallamy talks with Jim about the Homegrown National Park movement, which invites everyone to contribute to local conservation efforts. The conversation centers on what regular people can do to protect their local environments. . . and what it means when many people share the same effort. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the Grow Your Own National Park show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Looking for more ways to save the world? Learn everything you need to know about rain barrels, so you can save your water instead of paying someone to take it away.

How does a professional organizer approach clutter? On this episode of Frugal Living, we talked with Phaedra Studt about physical (and digital) organization, entrepreneurship, and frugality. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok and Insta. We also look for discounts on the things we love. This year, that means we checked out the latest indoor Halloween decorations and deals on outdoor Halloween decorations. Plus, we talked about how to pay less for streaming services. Find the full show notes for How to Organize Like a Pro at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals.

Jim talks with Pedro Meneses, realtor and investor, about what it takes to make money with real estate. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast  community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. This episode's sponsor is Highlights.

How do you save money and stay healthy? Today's interview highlights the expertise of Kara, the dietitian from Cheesy Nutrition, who might just change the way you think about meal planning. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. This episode's sponsor is Highlights, where you can use the promo code FRUGAL15 for an extra 15% discount.

Bonus episode! With only about 100 days until Black Friday, we discuss how a supply-chain issue called the bullwhip effect could lead to some of the best deals of the year. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Interested in other shopping events? We recently discussed a rumor about another Prime Day this year.

In this episode of Frugal Living, Jim talks with Andy Wang, Managing Partner at Runnymede Capital Management and host of the podcast Inspired Money, about the safety of cryptocurrency investments. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. This episode's sponsors are Aosom and Highlights. Looking to expand your financial knowledge this year? Learn everything you need to know about Series I bonds (including why they're such a popular investment for frugal-minded people this year). We also discuss what's an HSA and what higher mortgage rates mean for home buyers.

Career coach Juliana Rabbi talks with Jim about how to find a dream job. This is part two of our two-part conversation. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. This episode's sponsors are Aosom and Highlights.

Career coach Juliana Rabbi talks with Jim about how to find a dream job. The discussion includes how to negotiate a remote role and how to move from one career field to another.  Want to join the Frugal Living podcast  community? You can find us on social media @frugallivingpod. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. This episode's sponsors are Aosom and Highlights.

Isabel Leong talks to Jim about her life as a digital nomad, including how she supports herself in different countries. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. This episode's sponsors are Aosom and Highlights. Looking for travel advice you can use? Read our advice on how to avoid travel surcharges this holiday season.

In the first ever Frugal or Fiction episode of Frugal Living, audio editor intern Genny uncovers the truth behind real estate influencers. Can you make a passive income as a landlord? What do you need to know to become a real estate investor? Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media @frugallivingpod. The full show notes, including a transcript of the show, are located in the blog at Frugal.fm. This episode's sponsors are Aosom and Highlights. Looking to expand your financial knowledge this year? Learn everything you need to know about Series I bonds (including why they're such a popular investment for frugal-minded people this year). We also discuss what's an HSA and what higher mortgage rates mean for home buyers.

Kevin Carroll joins Frugal Living to talk about starting a successful game  company. This is part two of a two-part interview. Want to join the  Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. This episode's sponsors are Aosom and Highlights.

Kevin Carroll joins Frugal Living to talk about starting a successful game company. This is part one of a two-part interview. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media @frugallivingpod. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. This episode's sponsors are Aosom and Highlights.

Marc Bautis returns to talk about health savings accounts and why they're so popular among savvy investors. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media under the name FrugalLivingPod. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. This episode is sponsored by Aosom.

Casey Runyan, VP and Managing Editor at Brad's Deals, joins Jim to talk about how to beat inflation. If you can't fight high gas prices, where can you save money as prices rise? Casey shares travel tips, cooking tips, and more of the best ways to fight inflation at home. Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Want to better your financial situation this year? Here's everything you need to know about Series I bonds, a simple breakdown to answer the question, "What's an HSA?," and what higher mortgage rates mean for home buyers. We also breakdown how the bullwhip effect could mean stronger clearance deals this Black Friday.