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 5, 2011 • 15min
007 - Christmas, Weak Reports, the Best Report of All
A few words on Christmas, why January's so important to your Christmas spending, and weak reports. Also, a hat tip to the best report of all.
Nov 28, 2011 • 17min
006 - The Budget and Slow Suffocation
One of the more embarrassing moments of my teenage years taught me a great lesson about budgeting, breathing, and the crushing effects of five pounds.
Nov 21, 2011 • 16min
005 - Success Story: a Cut in Salary, and Freelancing
An interview with Brian from Massachusetts, a freelance video editor, that now feels content--even with a large drop in income.
Nov 14, 2011 • 17min
Episode 004 - Lavish Spending (on Purpose)
Lavish spending. Your budgeting indulgence. No judgement here, as long as it's purposeful and done with total awareness.
Nov 7, 2011 • 16min
Episode 003 - The Power of Rule Two (Plus Rule One)
The basics of Rule Two (Save for a Rainy Day), and then how you combine Rules One and Two to begin making VERY good financial decisions. This episode will answer the question you may have asked yourself, "I make enough. Why aren't I getting ahead?"
Oct 31, 2011 • 14min
Episode 002 - Setting and Achieving Mini Financial Goals (Budgeting)
Wait, I thought we were budgeting. What's all this talk about goals, mini-goals, and habits? Yeah, you're not budgeting. You're becoming an unbelievably effective goal setter/reacher.
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Oct 24, 2011 • 11min
Episode 001 - Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
70% of people live paycheck to paycheck, but did you know the interesting part of that statistic that isn't often quoted? It will surprise you, and perhaps spur you on to decide that $1000 is the new $0. Rule Four, "Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck" is discussed as it relates to doing hard things :)
