

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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Aug 13, 2012 • 23min
042 - Interview with Dan Miller on Careers, Goals & Passion
I set out to have Dan talk about pursuing your passion, and it ended up turning a bit into my own personal coaching session! Dan Miller is a best-selling author, speaker, and career coach. We discuss careers, goals, passions, and more.

Aug 6, 2012 • 7min
041 - Credit Card Pros and Cons
If you carry a credit card balance from month to month, your credit cards should be destroyed. If you're operating by YNAB's 4 Rules, Credit Cards offer some advantages.

Jul 30, 2012 • 16min
040 - Success Story: Motivational Speaker Gets Motivated by YNAB
I interview Joe, a motivational speaker that was motivated to change his finances for the better. He's also started using YNAB in a very unique way -- and it has nothing to do with money!

Jul 23, 2012 • 7min
039 - When a Spouse isn't On Board
I'm no marriage counselor, but I do sell for a living, and I think you have to sell your Spouse on budgeting.

Jul 16, 2012 • 7min
038 - The Most Important Number in Retirement
There's always lots of talk about your "nest egg" in retirement…and lots of sexy-sounding words when it comes to investing (ETF! Diversification!) but the most important number is the one that's never talked about.

Jul 2, 2012 • 7min
037 - What IS YNAB Anyway?
In the wake of an eventful, learning-filled, stressful launch of YNAB 4…what IS YNAB?

Jun 25, 2012 • 7min
036 - YNAB 4 is Here. But it's Not Why YNAB Works
New software is great (and YNAB 4 really is great), but the software isn't the reason YNAB works.

Jun 18, 2012 • 7min
035 - Unexpected Slowdowns & Water Shortages
I returned from a 50-mile backpacking trip in a fairly remote area of Utah. Of course every single thing I experienced can be tied back to budgeting. Because budgeting is awesome.

Jun 11, 2012 • 11min
034 - Success Story: Debt Free and Loving It
Bill has been using YNAB for three years, along with Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover method. They're debt free, and are working to pay down their mortgage as fast as possible.

Jun 4, 2012 • 6min
033 - A Week in the Wilderness
Prepping for a 50-mile hike is a lot like the monthly budget meeting. This topic is oozing metaphors.


