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Mark Butler

Mark Butler has been discussing balance sheets, cash flow, and small business strategies with Jesse Mecham for years—first, as friends and, more recently, as a co-host of the Beginning Balance podcast.

As a cash flow consultant for business owners, Mark realized that high-income earners struggle with self-destructive money thoughts and bad habits just like the rest of us, and founded Money School to help others find peace and progress despite highly variable income.

Featured Articles

Can I Afford It: 4 Questions to Ask Before Buying

How do you know if you can afford something? These four questions will help you figure out if a purchase aligns with your goals.

In Times of Financial Struggle, Keep the Truth in Front of You

My friend started a budget. His situation isn't easy, but during this struggle, it’s crucial that he keep his financial truth in front of him.

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Mark

My Top 3 Personal Money Challenges

Changing the way you manage money can be tricky. Learn how to overcome the top 3 personal budgeting challenges that may be holding you back.

Can I Afford It: 4 Questions to Ask Before Buying

How do you know if you can afford something? These four questions will help you figure out if a purchase aligns with your goals.

Budgeting Lessons Learned From My Six-Year-Old Temporary Blinds

How long will a set of temporary blinds last? Answer: At least six years. Here's why I'm keeping my temporary blinds for as long as possible.

In Times of Financial Struggle, Keep the Truth in Front of You

My friend started a budget. His situation isn't easy, but during this struggle, it’s crucial that he keep his financial truth in front of him.

How I Lost Weight & What It Has to Do With Budgeting

We’d reach our goals more quickly and with less stress by making some simple (not necessarily easy) structural changes to our lives.

How to Defeat Denial, Entitlement, and Wussiness

Yesterday I spent time reading through YNAB users’ journals in the forum (worth the time, by the way). The journals are a mixed bag.

See My Budget: I Spend Almost $10K/Month

Take a deep breath, climb down off your high horse, and think about the mom, dad, and two boys behind the numbers I’m about to share.

Separate Accounts, Shared Budget

Some partners prefer to budget together for shared expenses and separately for others. Here's one way to do that in YNAB!