Personal Finance

I Need a Budget, Like, RIGHT NOW

Rachel Wong

March 23, 2020

Need a budget? Experience the calming presence of a budget. We're here to help teach, support, and guide you to financial control.

How I Stopped Impulse Buying

Lindsey Burgess

February 28, 2020

Want to stop impulse shopping and start spending more intentionally? Check out YNAB to gain total control of your money.

2 Ways to Get Better with Money in 2020

Rachel Wong

December 26, 2019

Make your New Year's resolution this year to pay off your debt and get your finances under control. YNAB can help with two different plans!

4 Lessons From My Zero Percent Nightmare

Lindsey Burgess

November 11, 2019

I thought I was entirely in control of my credit card spending, but it is a serious head game and no one is immune.

What Makes You Feel Rich?

Rachel Wong

November 5, 2019

What makes you feel rich? Owning a Rolls Royce? Paying with a heavy credit card? Driving up to your huge house through a gated driveway? Hogwash.

Do I Need a Budget if I’m Cheap?

Rachel Wiggins

November 1, 2019

If you have a pile of savings and you're cheap, what good is a budget? We'll go over how a budget gives you more freedom.

Are Payday Advances Bad?

Rachel Wong

October 10, 2019

It's easier than ever to get paid early with pay advances apps—but there’s a hidden side to these new services (like getting deeper in debt).

Is Your Money Stress Making You Sick?

Rachel Wong

September 20, 2019

Money consistently ranks as one of the biggest stressors of Americans. But what is it doing to your body? Is money stress making you sick?

Jesse’s Interview: Quit Like a Millionaire

Ben Barlowe

July 9, 2019

Jesse interviewed Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung, authors of Quit Like a Millionaire: No Gimmicks, Luck, or Trust Fund Required.

What Should I Do With Extra Money?

Dave Crombleholme

June 25, 2019

Have you found yourself in the fortunate position of trying to decide what to do with extra money? Let's go through your best options.

How to Avoid the Slippery Slope of Lifestyle Creep

Janelle Whitaker

May 31, 2019

I think of lifestyle creep as a trap. It can trap you into living a certain way. It can trap you at a high paying job that you hate.

The No-Regrets Way to Spend Your Tax Refund

Erin Lowell

March 22, 2019

We asked YNABers—the pros at giving every dollar a job—how they plan to spend their tax refund money this year. Here's what they said ...

Would You Try These 6 Ways to Save a Buck?

Shannon Marie

February 27, 2019

We humans have developed countless quirky habits, clever hacks and, sometimes, completely baffling approaches to fulfilling our needs ...

Your Bank Balance Blind Spot

Shannon Marie

January 22, 2019

Beware. If you make financial decisions based on your bank balance (instead of your budget categories), you’re operating with a blind spot.

Four Reasons Why Buying Later Is Greater

Shannon Marie

December 26, 2018

Pleasure in the moment is great, but not if it’s at the expense of your long-term happiness. Delayed gratification leads financial success.

When the Money Itself Becomes a Priority, Watch Out

Shannon Marie

November 7, 2018

It might feel good to see that big balance sitting there in the bank, but stick with your budget—your plan—to use that money for emergencies.

Are Credit Card Rewards Worth It?

Shannon Marie

October 24, 2018

Before you play the credit card rewards game, do your research. Make sure it’s worth it. Sometimes, it's safer to stick with "real" money.

How Big Should Your Emergency Fund Be?

Shannon Marie

September 24, 2018

How big should your emergency fund be? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but here are a few things that can help you figure it out...

5 Ways to Get Your Spending Under Control & Still Enjoy Life

Shannon Marie

September 5, 2018

Here are five ways to get your spending under control so that you can gain control of your money while enjoying life more.

Time Is Money, Spend It Wisely

Jacob Lewis

August 20, 2018

Does your to-do ist stress you out? Form this one, simple habit, and you'll never worry about time-management, again! It's a lot like budgeting ...

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

Mark Butler

June 20, 2018

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

3 Steps to Save Money Faster

Erin Lowell

June 10, 2018

Want to save money faster? Here’s a little game that can help you save $30 to $100 more per month – without affecting your quality of life.

Insurance Deductibles 101

YNAB

May 30, 2018

When it comes to budgeting for car-related expenses and health care needs, understanding your deductibles is key.

The Law of Fiscal Inertia 101

YNAB

May 7, 2018

Changing the course you're on is hard. We fear change. Even the good kind. That’s why we always put stuff off until tomorrow. But that thing you’re putting off? It’s bound to stay put off.

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Personal Finance

Dig into the big picture with these personal finance topics for a holistic look at growing your wealth.

Dig into the big picture with these personal finance topics for a holistic look at growing your wealth.

Let’s talk personal finance

5 Healthy Money Habits

8 Ways Rich People Think Differently

6 Myths That Could Be Holding You Back Financially

Other resources…

The Jesse Mecham Show

The Investing Series

Simplify Your Finances

Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

I Need a Budget, Like, RIGHT NOW

How I Stopped Impulse Buying

2 Ways to Get Better with Money in 2020

4 Lessons From My Zero Percent Nightmare

What Makes You Feel Rich?

Do I Need a Budget if I’m Cheap?

Are Payday Advances Bad?

Is Your Money Stress Making You Sick?

Jesse’s Interview: Quit Like a Millionaire

What Should I Do With Extra Money?

How to Avoid the Slippery Slope of Lifestyle Creep

The No-Regrets Way to Spend Your Tax Refund

Would You Try These 6 Ways to Save a Buck?

Your Bank Balance Blind Spot

Four Reasons Why Buying Later Is Greater

When the Money Itself Becomes a Priority, Watch Out

Are Credit Card Rewards Worth It?

How Big Should Your Emergency Fund Be?

5 Ways to Get Your Spending Under Control & Still Enjoy Life

Time Is Money, Spend It Wisely

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

3 Steps to Save Money Faster

Insurance Deductibles 101

The Law of Fiscal Inertia 101

No articles found

Personal Finance

Dig into the big picture with these personal finance topics for a holistic look at growing your wealth.

Dig into the big picture with these personal finance topics for a holistic look at growing your wealth.

Let’s talk personal finance

5 Healthy Money Habits

8 Ways Rich People Think Differently

6 Myths That Could Be Holding You Back Financially

Other resources…

The Jesse Mecham Show

The Jesse Mecham Show

The Investing Series

The Investing Series

Simplify Your Finances

Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

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