Ben Barlowe
One half of the Budget Nerds at YNAB; longtime YNAB teacher and marketer who helps people bring purpose and flexibility to their financial lives using the YNAB method.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 49min
ADHD Meets the Budget Nerds: Give Every Dollar with a Job with Ben and Ernie
This week’s guests are Ben Barlowe and Ernie Reppe, the dynamic duo behind YNAB's Budget Nerds. Ben, a seasoned YNAB teacher, helps people infuse purpose into their finances, while Ernie brings practical budgeting advice from his own journey with YNAB. They dive into the unique challenges ADHD presents in managing money, emphasizing that budgeting doesn't have to be restrictive. Discover the empowering concept of giving every dollar a job, practical tips for building financial routines, and ways to make money management feel less daunting.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 34min
Jesse Chats with a Guy Who Has Never Used a Credit Card
Jesse talks with a man who has never used a credit card -- YNAB's own Ben Barlowe, who you may also recognize from the Budget Nerds podcast. Ben is 34 years old, has four children, a house (purchase with a mortgage), and a busy life! Believe it or not, he has been able to navigate life without ever having used a credit card. Ben discusses the reasoning behind his personal decision to not use credit cards, how he obtained a mortgage with no credit score, and how he manages day to day expenses such as renting cars without a credit card. Credit cards are ubiquitous these days, but that doesn't mean you HAVE to use one. Ben demonstrates that it's possible to have a robust, well-planned financial life without credit! Got a question for Jesse? Send him an email: askjesse@ynab.com Sign up for a free 34-day trial of YNAB at www.youneedabudget.com
