Book · 2025 · Education
Buy What You Love Without Going Broke
Transform Your Spending and Get More of What Money Can’t Buy
Why people recommend it
Buy What You Love Without Going Broke by Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni is a personal finance guide designed to help readers transform their spending habits so they can afford what matters most without accumulating debt. On ChooseFI in December 2024, Brad Barrett reminded listeners about the official launch of the book, which was scheduled to hit bookstores nationwide on January 7th. During the same episode, Brad Barrett engaged in a broader discussion with the authors, Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, explicitly reviewing the core premise of Buy What You Love Without Going Broke and noting that the work focuses on transforming daily spending behaviors to help people extract more true value from life and obtain more of the things that money cannot traditionally buy. The podcast conversation highlighted the practical and lifestyle-oriented approach of the book, positioning it as an encouraging resource for individuals who want to practice intentional frugality without feeling deprived. By focusing on alignment between personal values and financial choices, the authors provide a refreshing framework that resonates deeply within the financial independence community, encouraging listeners to curate a lifestyle centered around authentic priorities, mindful consumption, and long-term financial peace and stability.
Who recommended it
- Brad Barrett Recommended
Brad Barrett — 2 mentions
“so okay in a week you have a book coming out called buy what you love without going broke transform your spending and get more of what money can't buy”
“and the book is coming out January 7th everywhere books are found so buy what you love without going broke”
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Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“today in the show we have two of my really good friends we have Jen and Jill from The Frugal Friends Podcast and they have a new book coming out on January 7th called buy what you love without going broke”