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EPISODE · Aug 16, 2026 · 44 MIN

147: Neil aka Mr Joyful Frugalista talks about his new car, cruising and who is the most frugal

from The Joyful Frugalista · host Serina Bird

In this episode, Serina Bird interviews her husband Neil about their frugal lifestyle and how they manage money in their relationship. Neil talks about his new love - their new car! - and drills down on the financial and safety considerations behind that purchase. Neil also talks about cruising, tips for international travel and how to eat in while living in a hotel.  Takeaways Neil and Serina met online in 2017 and married in 2018They both consider themselves to be frugalThey have built financial stability and no longer live from payday to paydayNeil shares the research he did to buy their cars - and why they recently bought a second oneNeil provides tips for saving money cruisingNeil talks about cooking in an apartment This episode also includes a tribute to the late Lord Joseph (Joe) McGrail-Bateup, Queanbeyan and Canberra Town Crier, the Guiness Book of Records loudest man in the world, and 'the voiceover guy' from earlier episodes.

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