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.

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Episodes

233 - One of the Richest Men in the World was a Bookkeeper

One of the richest men in the history of the world was a bookkeeper. Mic drop.

Jul 18, 2016•4 min

232 - Treat Yourself

It's critical that your pace is intense, but sustainable.

Jul 11, 2016•3 min

231 - When You're Paid Every Day

How do you handle things when you're paid every day? The same way.

Jul 04, 2016•3 min

230 - Budgeting with a Partner

YNAB CCO, Todd Curtis, and I talk about couples and money, and why we recommend joining forces.

Jun 27, 2016•10 min

229 - Simplify: Decision Fatigue

YNAB CCO, Todd Curtis, and I discuss an argument for (and solid research backing) the idea of simplifying.

Jun 20, 2016•9 min

228 - Think Long, Act Now: Focus & Start Now

YNAB Chief Customer Officer, Todd Curtis, and I discuss focusing on long term goals by looking at the here and now.

Jun 13, 2016•8 min

227 - A Report on Our "Cash is King" Budget

A report on our "Cash is King" budget where I talk about the ups and downs experienced so far.

Jun 06, 2016•7 min

226 - Cars and the Identities that Drive Them

What kind of identity do you have wrapped up in your car? Just something to think about.

May 30, 2016•5 min

225 - Moments that Force You to Question Your Priorities

The budget should force a "revisiting" of priorities without necessarily having your hand forced externally.

May 27, 2016•4 min

224 - Think Long, Act Now: Savings & Your Budget

Why saving for its own sake can be dangerous.

May 16, 2016•8 min

223 - Deal w/ your Debt: Be Strategic

The end all be all strategy for paying down your debt.

May 09, 2016•6 min

222 - Deal w/ your Debt: Changing Habits

Steps to take before you take steps to pay down your debt.

May 04, 2016•12 min

221 - Interview with Author of "Odds On" Matt Hall

I talk with evidence-based investing advisor Matt Hall about, you guessed it, investing.

Apr 25, 2016•26 min

220 - Retreat! Retreat!

The ultimate experience as it relates to "Save up for it."

Apr 22, 2016•4 min

219 - Is Cash King?

What if I dramatically reduce our categories so we hit our goals, classify all online purchases as "online" and use cash for everything else?

Apr 11, 2016•8 min

218 - Quarter In Review

The New YNAB is three months old. How is it going? A bit behind the scenes.

Apr 05, 2016•6 min

217 - How Will You Feel When...

A question that goes a bit deeper than just giving every dollar a job.

Mar 28, 2016•3 min

216 - The Opposite of Spoiled

An interview with NYT bestselling author Ron Lieber about how to not raise spoiled kids...

Mar 21, 2016•23 min

215 - Managing Money Less

Is the ideal budget just four categories?

Mar 14, 2016•4 min

214 - One Year Same As Cash

Why do businesses always end up morphing into finance companies?

Mar 07, 2016•5 min

213 - Interview with Adam Carroll, Student Loan Expert

Where we talk about students and their debt, and "swipe technology."

Feb 29, 2016•27 min

212 - Rule Four Reloaded

Rule Four reloaded.

Feb 22, 2016•6 min

211 - Rule Three Reloaded

Rule Three reloaded.

Feb 15, 2016•5 min

210 - Rule Two Reloaded

Rule Two reloaded.

Feb 08, 2016•5 min

209 - Rule One Reloaded

Rule One reloaded.

Feb 01, 2016•3 min

208 - MVP

The "minimum viable product" strategy as it relates to software.

Jan 25, 2016•4 min

207 - Goals, Goals, Goals

There's a new feature in our latest version of the YNAB software, and we think you'll love it!

Jan 18, 2016•3 min

206 - January vs December

Christmas bills got you down? Make next Christmas better!

Jan 11, 2016•4 min

205 - I Changed My Mind

Sometimes, things just have to change.

Jan 04, 2016•4 min

204 - My New Baby

An exciting announcement from Jesse Mecham!

Dec 28, 2015•2 min

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