

The Jesse Mecham Show
Jesse Mecham
Money shouldn’t be this hard - and it isn’t! Join YNAB founder Jesse Mecham each week as he dives into spendfulness, a mindset that will help you stop second-guessing, spend more confidently, and live the life you want.
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Dec 30, 2013 • 5min
105 - The Year of the Status Quo
YNAB had a banner year (thank you for telling your friends and family!). 2014 shall be the year of the status quo.

Dec 23, 2013 • 6min
104 - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Since Julie took over the budget, things are green. Christmas is no different. We've been saving all year for it. It's exactly how you too, can have yourself a merry little Christmas.

Dec 16, 2013 • 20min
103 - Timing Expenses to Save a Grand (or so) on Taxes
This "loophole" isn't a loophole at all. It's actually a plain Jane tax planning strategy that can be employed by almost anyone, with even the most boring of tax returns. You can contact Casey directly at casey@wealthguardadvisors.com.

Dec 9, 2013 • 23min
102 - When Your Tax Rate is 2000% (Not a Typo)
I've brought back my tax adviser, Casey Murdock, for another podcast. He should be your adviser too. We discuss the fringe world of tax credit and deduction phaseouts. You can contact Casey directly at casey@wealthguardadvisors.com.

Dec 2, 2013 • 6min
101 - When You Finance Anything, You Finance Everything
Inspired by Mark's blog post over on the blog, we discuss the very true (albeit depressing) principle that once you finance something, everything else you purchase is also "financed."

Nov 25, 2013 • 19min
100 - A Look Back (and Forward) at YNAB
I reminisce, and then look forward.

Nov 18, 2013 • 13min
099 - Real Estate Investing with YNAB
A discussion on how I use YNAB to manage our real estate investing.

Nov 11, 2013 • 6min
098 - An Update on Julie Owning the Budget
This is awesome. Having Julie "own" the budget has been just short of revolutionary.

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Oct 14, 2013 • 14min
097 - The Most Radical Shift in Money Management to Ever Take Place in Our Household.
Exploring the shift in money management within a household as the reins are handed over to the wife, discussing the impact on relationships and the benefits of shared financial responsibility.

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Oct 7, 2013 • 32min
096 - Mr Money Mustache's View on Retiring FAR Earlier Than the Norm (Take Two).mp3
An interview with my favorite personal finance blogger, Mr. Money Mustache. He retired at 30 years old, and he and his wife and son live a luxurious life on just under $30,000 per year. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PODCAST YOU WILL LISTEN TO THIS YEAR. :)