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Jesse Mecham
A weekly dose of just the right medicine to help you get out of debt, save more money, and beat the paycheck to paycheck cycle.
231 - When You're Paid Every Day
How do you handle things when you're paid every day? The same way.
03:2904/07/2016
230 - Budgeting with a Partner
YNAB CCO, Todd Curtis, and I talk about couples and money, and why we recommend joining forces.
09:5527/06/2016
229 - Simplify: Decision Fatigue
YNAB CCO, Todd Curtis, and I discuss an argument for (and solid research backing) the idea of simplifying.
09:2920/06/2016
228 - Think Long, Act Now: Focus & Start Now
YNAB Chief Customer Officer, Todd Curtis, and I discuss focusing on long term goals by looking at the here and now.
08:1113/06/2016
227 - A Report on Our "Cash is King" Budget
A report on our "Cash is King" budget where I talk about the ups and downs experienced so far.
07:1206/06/2016
226 - Cars and the Identities that Drive Them
What kind of identity do you have wrapped up in your car? Just something to think about.
04:5030/05/2016
225 - Moments that Force You to Question Your Priorities
The budget should force a "revisiting" of priorities without necessarily having your hand forced externally.
03:3527/05/2016
224 - Think Long, Act Now: Savings & Your Budget
Why saving for its own sake can be dangerous.
08:2916/05/2016
223 - Deal w/ your Debt: Be Strategic
The end all be all strategy for paying down your debt.
05:3309/05/2016
222 - Deal w/ your Debt: Changing Habits
Steps to take before you take steps to pay down your debt.
12:1204/05/2016
221 - Interview with Author of "Odds On" Matt Hall
I talk with evidence-based investing advisor Matt Hall about, you guessed it, investing.
26:1825/04/2016
220 - Retreat! Retreat!
The ultimate experience as it relates to "Save up for it."
04:1822/04/2016
219 - Is Cash King?
What if I dramatically reduce our categories so we hit our goals, classify all online purchases as "online" and use cash for everything else?
07:3211/04/2016
218 - Quarter In Review
The New YNAB is three months old. How is it going? A bit behind the scenes.
06:1505/04/2016
217 - How Will You Feel When...
A question that goes a bit deeper than just giving every dollar a job.
02:4928/03/2016
216 - The Opposite of Spoiled
An interview with NYT bestselling author Ron Lieber about how to not raise spoiled kids...
22:5121/03/2016
215 - Managing Money Less
Is the ideal budget just four categories?
04:0314/03/2016
214 - One Year Same As Cash
Why do businesses always end up morphing into finance companies?
04:4807/03/2016
213 - Interview with Adam Carroll, Student Loan Expert
Where we talk about students and their debt, and "swipe technology."
26:3929/02/2016
212 - Rule Four Reloaded
Rule Four reloaded.
06:1222/02/2016
211 - Rule Three Reloaded
Rule Three reloaded.
04:3515/02/2016
210 - Rule Two Reloaded
Rule Two reloaded.
05:1808/02/2016
209 - Rule One Reloaded
Rule One reloaded.
02:5001/02/2016
208 - MVP
The "minimum viable product" strategy as it relates to software.
03:5525/01/2016
207 - Goals, Goals, Goals
There's a new feature in our latest version of the YNAB software, and we think you'll love it!
03:0618/01/2016
206 - January vs December
Christmas bills got you down? Make next Christmas better!
04:2811/01/2016
205 - I Changed My Mind
Sometimes, things just have to change.
04:1304/01/2016
204 - My New Baby
An exciting announcement from Jesse Mecham!
02:2728/12/2015
203 - Twas the Night Before Christmas
A new take on a classic Christmas story.
03:0221/12/2015
202 - Delayed Gratification
Don't worry. You've been saving up for this!
02:3018/12/2015
201 - A Container for Your Money
YNABer Question: How do I switch banks with YNAB?
03:5007/12/2015
200 - Perfect for Procrastinators
Hey Procrastinators, I have the perfect system for you.
07:1930/11/2015
199 - You Don't Have to be Frugal
Frugality. Consumption.
05:3223/11/2015
198 - A Budget Bucket List
Have a budget bucket list.
04:0316/11/2015
197 - What's the Difference Between YNAB and Mint?
Mint: Post-Mortem. YNAB: Minority Report
03:1309/11/2015
196 - Save Something
Save something, try just a dollar or two...
03:4402/11/2015
195 - The Four Disciplines of Execution
What Covey's "Four Disciplines of Execution" means for your budgeting.
04:3226/10/2015
194 - Question Everything
It's healthy and interesting to question all of your finances at least once a year. Here's why.
03:2719/10/2015
193 - Lump Sums (Like a Student Loan)
That student loan disbursement came in? You're not rich. You're broke.
02:5212/10/2015
192 - To Automate or Not To Automate, That is the (Lame) Question
It's not about automating or not, it's about eliminating tedium, and increasing awareness.
03:5005/10/2015
191 - What If You Didn't Have Reports?
If you could only have one report, what would it be?
02:4728/09/2015
190 - The Value of a Fresh Start
Every once in a while, the budget needs good shave. A fresh start, if you will.
04:2821/09/2015
189 - Map Your Progress
An Interview with Amy Jones, creator of the awesome Map Your Progress.
23:2514/09/2015
188 - College Is In Session!
College student with a big pile of loan disbursement: You're still broke. Please act like it!
02:2707/09/2015
187 - Changing Seasons, Changing Priorities
With the change in seasons, it's a good time to give your budget a fresh look.
02:5231/08/2015
186 - Mechams Unplugged
Where Julie and I broadcast our budget meeting (unedited) to the world. Take from it what you can, if anything.
10:0324/08/2015
185 - Saving Without a Purpose Isn't Saving At All
Why saving without a purpose isn't really saving at all. You know you've done this.
03:3717/08/2015
184 - Pay Off Debt or Save First?
Should you go crazy with your debt? Save some money? Both?
04:3010/08/2015
183 - Bills Are Paid...Now What?
What should be the order of prioritization once the necessities are taken care of?
05:2903/08/2015
182 - Dealing with Your Financial Scar Tissue
The past is in the past, but it still affects the future. Dealing with financial scar tissue.
03:3527/07/2015