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.
Episodes
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Dec 24, 2012 • 15min
062 - Bought a Car, Broke Both My Rules
I have two rules when it comes to buying a car. Don't buy new, and don't finance it. Broke both of those.
Dec 17, 2012 • 6min
061 - Friction.
When you're in a job you don't like, there's friction, because you're not spending your time doing something you love. When your money's misbehaving, there's friction. Because your money isn't doing things you love.
Dec 10, 2012 • 21min
060 - No More Harvard Debt! How One Guy Paid of $90k of Debt in Seven Months
My interview with Joe Mihalic, who paid off $90,000 of debt in 7 months, because he got intense, got focused, and made it happen. You can catch Joe's book on Amazon (for $2.99) called Destroy Student Debt - a Combat Guide to Freedom.
Dec 4, 2012 • 4min
059 - What Will Your Holidays Look Like in 2013?
What will your holiday season look like 13 months from now? And why am I making you think about it?!
Nov 26, 2012 • 9min
058 - I can list all the clothes I own. You?
I'm throwing down here. Not really. Did a major, MAJOR closet cleaning, and it feels GREAT!
Nov 19, 2012 • 18min
057 - When Debt is an Addiction.
In this interview, I speak with Linda I (psuedonym), a Debtor's Anonymous participant. The program deserves a serious look if you, or someone you know, has a serious debt addiction.
Nov 12, 2012 • 32min
056 - How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft (in a few minutes)
It turns out that protecting yourself from Identity Theft doesn't mean you have to give up Facebook (whew), or stop shopping online (whew, love me some Amazon Prime). I interview Robert Siciliano, an ID Theft Expert, and he basically put me at ease on the whole situation.
Nov 5, 2012 • 7min
055 - You're an Air Traffic Controller
My little brother got his wings from the Air Force this weekend, and on the tour, I got to see an air traffic control room. Guess what it reminded me of?
Oct 29, 2012 • 10min
054 - Your Car is a Wealth Sucking Parasite.
If you're like most (and you probably are), you're driving too much car. Consider how it just might be keeping you from the financial goals you REALLY care about.
Oct 22, 2012 • 26min
053 - A Behind the Scenes Look at How YNAB Started, and Where We're Headed
This is epicly long. My first goal with YNAB was to make our $350 rent. And now in 2011 we were Utah's 9th fastest growing company. Who…woulda…thought.
