
The Jesse Mecham Show
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.
Latest episodes

Dec 25, 2023 • 4min
Merry Christmas from YNAB
The podcast discusses purposeful spending during Christmas, setting a Christmas budget, and saving monthly for expenses. The speaker also reflects on the importance of saving for Christmas and wishes the listeners a Merry Christmas.

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Dec 18, 2023 • 10min
Invest In Preparedness, Not Prediction
The podcast discusses the importance of investing in preparedness rather than trying to predict the future. By saving money for future expenses, we can be ready for unexpected events. The speaker shares personal experiences to highlight the benefits of being prepared and avoiding debt. The value of having cash on hand, reducing spending, and living within one's means is emphasized. Being flexible and prepared allows for more options and less stress in the long run.

Dec 11, 2023 • 7min
A Quote from F.W. Boreham
Author F.W. Boreham discusses the power of decisions and how they shape our lives. The podcast explores the cascade effect of decisions, the importance of habits, and creating a better life.

Dec 4, 2023 • 14min
Ask Jesse: Selling a Rental Property, Buying a Car, and Pausing Retirement to Save?
This podcast discusses whether to sell a rental property, buying a new car vs sticking with an old one, and pausing retirement savings to save for expenses. They also talk about the pros and cons of pausing retirement contributions to save for a car and the drawbacks of using credit cards for reward points.

Nov 27, 2023 • 4min
Giving the Old Bird to Money
The podcast discusses the joy of spending money and the act of giving it away freely as an act of defiance and joy. It explores the transformative power of giving joyfully and how it can liberate individuals from negative money mindsets.

Nov 20, 2023 • 8min
It Has Nothing, and Everything, to Do with Spending
Explore a different approach to thinking about money and spending. Money reflects one's self and intertwines with happiness, health, and relationships. Change your mindset about money to make confident spending decisions for increased security and worthiness.

Nov 13, 2023 • 5min
You Didn't Quit. To Every Season...
Explore the concept of seasonality in personal finance and how it affects our interest and focus on managing finances. Discover the natural ebb and flow of budgeting and learn tips for getting back on track when motivation wanes.

Nov 6, 2023 • 5min
Building Habits: Four of Them, Actually
Explore the four rules that improve spending decisions and establish habits for better financial success.

Nov 3, 2023 • 8min
BONUS: Goodbye Mint, Hello YNAB
Intuit will shut down Mint, prompting users to look for alternatives. YNAB is recommended for its focus on changing spending behavior and future planning. YNAB prevents financial problems, while Mint tracks past transactions. YNAB prioritizes customer satisfaction, data privacy, and empowering users.

Oct 30, 2023 • 4min
Joy Is a Three
The podcast discusses a game where listeners rate their last 10 transactions based on the level of joy it brought. They explore soul-sucking and joy-filled transactions in future episodes.
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