The Fun Frugal Free Podcast

Traveling at first glance, can be difficult. If you don't properly prepare, there can be tons of unsuspecting costs when it comes to flights, accomodations, and food. But with travel hacking (i.e. the ability to use credit card points to pay for traveling expenses) it can be affordable to FREE. In today's episode, we talk with Katie Holden about how to travel hack for beginners. We learn her tips and tricks, from her years of experience travel hacking, and how to put our first step forward in this area.

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Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages, found 5 general categories through which humans give and receive love. The categories are: words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, gift giving (and receiving), and acts of service. Each of these love languages plays uniquely into our lives, and they help us understand our loved ones.

In today's episode we go into depth on each of these love languages, what makes them tick, what makes them happy, and how they relate to our money mentalities.

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Hawaii is the DREAM destination for many folks to visit. The beaches, warm water, food, and culture make it a prime place for relaxation. But vacationing on an island? Yeah, it's expensive. And if you want to ever live there (like I do), there are definitely some things you need to consider and thoroughly budget out. Don't worry though. Both vacationing and living in Hawaii CAN be done! And it can be an amazing trip! But it requires some proper planning.

In today's episode, I chat with Katie from @debtfreephoenix on how she and her husband, Mike, make it work living in Hawaii. We dive into Oahu living and learn some tips and tricks on how to make paradise happen on a budget.

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If you're are trying to get out of debt fast, or you just want to make some extra money on the side, side hustles are a great way to achieve your goals. As someone who has used side hustles (in addition to my job) to help pay off $30,000 in combined student loan debt, I'm here to tell you about my experience! Today's episode is all on what side hustles I have personally done to save money, and other side hustles that my friends and family swear by. I don't want to encourage you to do jobs that I have never done before, because I cannot vouch for them. But I do want to set you up for success with as much information on these jobs as possible.

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Plasma Donation

Product Tasting

Mystery Shopping

Cashback Apps

Class Action Lawsuit Websites

Language Help

Rent Your Car

Becoming a Mover

Become a Handyman

Wrapping Your Car in Ads for Cash

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Healthcare in America can be expensive, there's no denying that. And in the past (like me), you might have second guessed really needing to go to the doctors, because you didn't want to pay all of the fees. But you don't have to worry about that any longer! In today's episode, I chat with Krystal Castillo, a registered Emergency Room Nurse, to talk about all things healthcare and hospitals.

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When it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, sustainable living is the way to GO! Like minimalism, sustainable living is a philosophy of intentionality, where you make positive changes to your lifestyle to minimize usage of Earth's resources. So what type of changes does this lifestyle entail? That's what today's discussion is all about. From food waste to natural cleaners, Kealy Parrish takes us into her world on she lives sustainably, and how we can too.

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Money is important, for sure. But what is even more important than that is understanding our mental and emotional health. In today's episode we talk with Monica Giang, a social services worker, who gets into her past traumas and how she's overcome them. By learning how to be open with these types of difficult discussions, we open the door for more conversations and connections with others (who may also be going through similar things). 

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Paying off your debt doesn't mean that you can't have fun and explore new areas. In fact, traveling on a budget can be SO much fun! In today's episode, Liza from @debtfreetotravel, talks to us about her debt free journey and all the traveling she's done in between. She is a frugal traveler at heart, who wants others to be able to take the plunge into exploration (on a budget).

From a solo trip to Thailand in 2018 to Egypt in 2021. Learn more about how you can pay off debt without feeling burnt out, and some cost-effective traveling tips.

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When it comes to living intentionally, there are some questions you need to ask yourself: What makes you happy? What stresses you out? Do you have too much clutter in your home? What do you wish you could do more of?

In today's episode, Jo from @lifeglowson, talks to us about how we can incorporate minimalism into our daily lives and how she learned how to practice intentionality during her debt free journey. Jo teaches us how we can reconsider our purchases and make the most of what we have.

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