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

The Joyful Frugalista · Aug 16, 2026 · 44m

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 2018

They both consider themselves to be frugal

They have built financial stability and no longer live from payday to payday

Neil shares the research he did to buy their…