Hi, everybody. Welcome back to Over 50 and Fourishing. I am your host, Dominique Soxha, and today we are

diving into a topic that's not only timely, but really transformative.

Joining me is somebody who is truly making waves in the world of personal finance and mindful living.

Her name is Jen Smith. Jen is the co-host of the highly acclaimed frugal friends podcast, which has more than

400 episodes and an astounding six million downloads. They are big time. Through her podcast,

Jen and her co-host Jill are literally changing the way we think about frugality. But it's not

just about pinching pennies.

Oh, no, no.

It's about becoming better stewards of our money, time, space, and our natural resources.

With her background in financial journalism, yes, we got another journalist on the podcast.

Jen has a unique ability to dig into topics that really matter, helping us to overcome,

and yeah, I'm going to say it,

impulse spending and reach our financial goals. I'm thrilled to have her here today to share

insights and tips on how we can all do better and become financially free. So without further ado,

let's welcome to the podcast, Jen Smith.

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