Frugal Friends
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There are several effective strategies for managing money, including reducing spending, adhering to a set budget, or investing in assets like stocks, bonds, and real estate. As suggested by its title, Frugal Friends promotes one particular strategy: minimizing expenses as much as possible. Hosted by long-time friends Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, this podcast assists parents in discovering inventive ways to cut costs. Recent episodes discuss topics such as how a good credit score can save you money and strategies for reducing grocery bills and phone plan costs.
Inspired Budget
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Inspired Budget adopts a different perspective on money management, focusing on saving through careful budgeting of income against expenses. Created by Allison Baggerly, a former teacher who faced financial challenges on her and her husband’s salaries, this podcast tackles questions like how to use cash envelopes to maintain budget discipline and how to avoid impulsive spending. Allison also offers online courses on budgeting and is the author of “Money Made Easy: How to Budget, Pay Off Debt, and Save Money.”
Marriage, Kids and Money
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Andy Hill, the founder of Marriage, Kids, and Money and a father of two, endorses a broader approach to financial management. Through interviews with financially successful parents and notable personal finance experts, he investigates how couples can collaborate to achieve financial independence. Recent episodes cover discussions on whether to prioritize paying off a mortgage or investing in stocks and bonds, as well as the significance of timely student loan repayment. This popular podcast has even been nominated for “Best Podcast of the Year.”
Moms Who Money
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In contrast to the other podcasts, Moms Who Money is specifically tailored for mothers. Hosted by Eileen Joy, a single mom of an 11-year-old who transformed her financial situation from near bankruptcy to debt-free through self-education in finance, the podcast aims to empower women in managing their financial health. Instead of focusing on exact money management techniques, Eileen addresses topics such as how to alleviate emotional financial stress and the importance of achieving financial harmony with a partner.
The His and Her Money Show
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Similar to Moms Who Money, The His and Her Money Show targets couples, guiding them on how to effectively manage finances within marriage. Hosted by husband and wife Talaat and Tai McNeely, the authors of “Money Talks: The Ultimate Couple’s Guide to Communicating About Money,” this podcast also delves into business and finance matters, including entrepreneurship. Many episodes feature discussions on what couples can do to build, develop, and expand their business projects.
