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
Mentioned books
Feb 13, 2012 • 8min
017 - The Debt Snowflake
Explore the innovative debt snowflake method, a powerful strategy for reducing debt through small, consistent payments. Hear personal stories of mastering debt management and learn how to allocate extra funds for greater financial stability. This approach not only simplifies the journey but also empowers individuals to tackle their financial challenges more effectively!
Feb 6, 2012 • 9min
016 - The Double-Edged Sword of Automation
Automation is a two-edged sword. Used wisely, it will revolutionize your finances. Used poorly, it will do nothing for you (it may even hurt you, in a financial way).
Jan 30, 2012 • 20min
015 - Ignoring Life's Biggest Expense is Folly
Taxes are your life's single biggest expense. Cozy up with the tax code and minimize as if your financial life depended on it!
Jan 23, 2012 • 24min
014 - Success Story: From Doing Fine to Awesome
A YNAB success story interview with Brian from Portland. We wax philosophical about present you, and future you (Rules One & Two), and Brian talks about his transition from Quicken.
Jan 16, 2012 • 21min
013 - An Interview with Baker from ManVsDebt.com
Baker and his wife had an epiphany the night their daughter was born. With the answer to one simple question, they found freedom. This will get you thinking!
Jan 9, 2012 • 29min
012 - An Interview with Carl Richards, Author of "The Behavior Gap"
"Simple ways to stop doing dumb things with money" is the tagline of Carl's book, "The Behavior Gap". Stop doing dumb things when it comes to investing? I'll take one of those please!
Jan 2, 2012 • 13min
011 - A New Year's Crash Course
Erin Lowell, YNAB's head of Education, jumps onto the program to introduce our new New Year's Crash Course. One more way to help you get this money thing done RIGHT.
Dec 26, 2011 • 8min
010 - YNAB Gets a New Site Design!
I discuss some of the whys behind our 12/2011 site redesign.
Dec 19, 2011 • 20min
009 - Success Story: a Quicken Junkie Convert!
I interview Sheridan from Orange County, California. She's now been using YNAB for 2.5 years, and won't be going back to Quicken any time soon!
Dec 12, 2011 • 10min
008 - 3 Tiny Habits, Big Takeaways
I relate my experience with BJ Fogg's 3 Tiny Habits program, and how that ties in so beautifully to budgeting--specifically staying on top of recording your transactions.
