Buy What You Love Without Going Broke..., Jen Smith
Buy What You Love Without Going Broke..., Jen Smith
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Buy What You Love Without Going Broke
Transform Your Spending and Get More of What Money Can’t Buy

Author: Jen Smith, Jill Sirianni

Narrator: Jen Smith, Jill Sirianni

Unabridged: 6 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harvest

Published: 01/07/2025


Synopsis

**Narrated by the Authors!**A relatable personal finance guide that gives a fresh take on how to control your impulse spending so you can stick to a budget and pay off debt, without the guilt and shame of traditional financial advice—from the hosts of the beloved Frugal Friends podcast.There’s a lot of noise out there about how to spend (and not spend) your hard-earned money. But what if you made financial decisions based on what you value—instead of what others are telling you to value?This is the empowering approach Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, hosts of the Frugal Friends podcast, want you to take to improve your spending habits. They believe you can value anything (yes, anything!), whether that’s a daily latte, fancy dinners out, or vacations. But, despite what social media is saying, you don’t value everything.The Frugal Friends’ wisdom comes from personal experience: Jen paid off $78,000 of debt in two years without a six-figure income, while Jill has a background in social work and downsized to an RV to pay off student loans. Together, their advice is both relatable and actionable.In their debut book, they share a plan for sifting through what’s not important to find the things you truly love spending money on. You’ll learn how to
Analyze your current spending and identify what you valuePrioritize your values when you can’t afford everythingIdentify the root causes of your impulse spendingMake your habit changes stick long-term
From credit card and student loan debt to the rising costs of childcare and homes; it has never been more important to get control of your spending. Jen and Jill show you how to do it in a way that’s healthy, not shameful, while exploring topics like overconsumption, self-worth, and the insidious history behind our consumption-obsessed culture.If you want to reach your goals and feel good about your finances, Buy What You Love Without Going Broke offers a holistic approach to reshape the way you think about spending money.

About Jen Smith

Jen Smith is a personal finance expert and co-host of the Frugal Friends podcast. She and her husband paid off $78,000 of debt in two years while battling unemployment and buying a house. Jen has since become a sought after writer and speaker helping people live for today while being able to save for tomorrow. She’s written for and been featured in top personal finance publications including Forbes, Money Magazine, Business Insider, Investopedia, and more. When she’s not writing or podcasting she’s training for a half marathon at Disney World. She lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband and two sons.

About Jill Sirianni

Jill Sirianni is a licensed clinical social worker and co-host of the Frugal Friends podcast. She’s experienced in doing a lot with a little—from starting small businesses to full-time RVing—all of it was leveraged to pay off $60,000 of debt and cash flow her masters degree. Helping others is her highest value and integrating her mental health perspective with personal finance is how she supports others to identify, and live out of, what they value most. When she’s not meeting with clients or podcasting, you can find her in the garden or hosting friends in her home. She lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her husband Eric.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Callie Karen on January 07, 2025

I received an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review. If you had asked me if the world needed another personal finance book, I'd probably tell you, I think all that can be written has been written...and then Jen and Jill come on the scene with this standout book. Standout book, you sa......more

Goodreads review by Melissa-Kristine on April 10, 2025

This book didn't really say anything of value. The core message was to spend on what you value and stop spending on what you don't. That's all they said. Ramit Sethi's book "I Will Teach You to be Reach" is a much better read with a similar philosophy. Way more actionable than this book. I can see s......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on January 08, 2025

What I love about the Frugal Friends Podcast also shines through in Buy What You Love Without Going Broke. It's like sitting around with a group of friends who are passionate about financial well-being, but you are excited to listen. Let's face it, reading about finances sounds a little dry, but Jen......more

Goodreads review by Charlotte on January 14, 2025

I absolutely loved this book! I listened to it as a short, 6-hour audiobook and found the lessons so impactful that I went out and bought the physical copy. Normally, I steer clear of self-help books they’re just not my thing but this one spoke to me in a way I didn’t expect. I’d recommend it to any......more

Goodreads review by Candace on January 05, 2025

I was fortunate to receive an ARC of this book. I’ve been a fan of Jen & Jill and the Frugal Friends community for several years. Jen and Jill are both down to earth and share information in a really approachable and even fun way. I say this as someone who has felt very overwhelmed in the past when......more