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26 Things to STOP BUYING to Save Money in 2026
Dec 30, 2025 45 min

26 Things to STOP BUYING to Save Money in 2026

As we welcome 2026, it’s time to leave behind spending habits that quietly cost us more than we realize. In this episode, we’re breaking down 26 sneaky money habits we’ve cut from our lives to save...

What ACTUALLY Works to Save Money in 2026 | New Save Money Tips
Dec 23, 2025 58 min

What ACTUALLY Works to Save Money in 2026 | New Save Money Tips

Tired of the same old money advice every year? Couldn’t be us. These aren’t new tips for the sake of being new but new hacks that are actually worth your time. Tune in today as we dive into 13 bran...

5 Best Budgeting Apps For Beginners (Pay Off More Debt in 2026!)
Dec 19, 2025 44 min

5 Best Budgeting Apps For Beginners (Pay Off More Debt in 2026!)

We’ve tested a lot of budgeting tools and apps over the years. Some are a win and some that honestly should’ve not been made. If you’re ready to finally get control of your money and pay off more d...

This TikTok Luxury Dupe Haul Trend is Tacky Overconsumption
Dec 12, 2025 51 min

This TikTok Luxury Dupe Haul Trend is Tacky Overconsumption

“Made in Italy” when it’s really made in China? Appreciating the value of luxury is an art in itself, so choosing the real thing is a valid preference but at what cost? Today, we’re pulling back th...

STOP BUDGETING & Start Values-Based Spending in 2026
Dec 09, 2025 51 min

STOP BUDGETING & Start Values-Based Spending in 2026

Money can be tricky. It can feel like it’s there when it’s not, or feel gone when you actually have enough. That confusion can push us into two extremes: depriving ourselves or overspending. Jen an...

The Best Debt Payoff Strategy: Debt Avalanche vs Debt Snowball
Dec 05, 2025 46 min

The Best Debt Payoff Strategy: Debt Avalanche vs Debt Snowball

When we talk about debt payoff, a win is a win. Because anything that gets us to pay them off is good. It is just a matter of how we use these strategies as fast and healthy as we can. Today, we’re...

Worst MLMs of 2025 Exposed! (they're not the ones you think!)
Dec 02, 2025 53 min

Worst MLMs of 2025 Exposed! (they're not the ones you think!)

In your 20s or 30s, you will encounter MLMs that promise communities, easy cash, and empowerment. It is important that you DO NOT fall for it so easily. Today we’re pulling back the curtain on what...

Christmas Overconsumption AT ITS WORST | Deinfluencing Holidays
Nov 28, 2025 47 min

Christmas Overconsumption AT ITS WORST | Deinfluencing Holidays

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere we go. But when the ‘spirit of giving’ looks more like a corporate marketing campaign, it’s time to talk. Today, Jen and Jill reacts to the mo...

How Marketing Manipulates You to Spend Money You Don't Have
Nov 25, 2025 53 min

How Marketing Manipulates You to Spend Money You Don't Have

Social media made you buy that thing. And yes, it was on purpose. Today’s episode breaks down exactly how marketing psychology manipulates you and how companies use emotion, identity, and guilt to ...

Financial Planners Explained: Do you Need a Financial Adviser?
Nov 18, 2025 47 min

Financial Planners Explained: Do you Need a Financial Adviser?

If you’ve ever wondered whether hiring a financial advisor is actually worth it or just another money trap, this episode’s for you. We’re breaking down exactly what financial planners do, how to kn...

40 Unsexy Frugal Living Tips That Actually Work
Nov 11, 2025 58 min

40 Unsexy Frugal Living Tips That Actually Work

Let’s be honest, the internet is full of “frugal living tips” that sound great until you try them and realize they either save you thirty-seven cents or feel like a part-time job. These are not tho...