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YNAB Certified Coach Directory

YNAB Certified Coaches have completed an intensive training program and are able to coach you on all of the ins and outs of using YNAB along with additional steps to help get your finances on track.
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Rica Molet

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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Dragonfly Coaching
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Rica empowers minority independent travelers, aka “Rich Aunties & Uncles" master their finances with YNAB. Specializing in travel and travel hacking, her coaching empowers you to achieve financial freedom and fund your adventures. Are you ready to discover life's possibilities with Rica?

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Variable Income
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Joy Schell

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Grand Isle, Vermont
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Supportive Solutions, LLC
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YNAB changed how I manage money — now I help others do the same. As a Certified YNAB Coach, I work with individuals and couples to create realistic spending plans, reduce financial stress, and build the clarity and confidence needed to reach their goals.

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Couples
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Lindsey Hardegree

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Get Organized Y’all
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By day I’m a nonprofit executive & doctoral student. By night (and weekend!) I help people to create their ideal life by organizing their spaces, systems, and finances. YNAB Certified Budget Coach | Productivity Consultant | Professional Organizer certified by Marie Kondo.

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Trevor Vance

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Marysville, Washington, United States
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Intentional Budgets
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I offer a free 30 minute initial consultation, where we’ll discuss your next steps along the way, so that you can find success in your personal finance journey. I've helped people create budgets and debt repayment plans. Including the elimination of nearly $200,000 of debt in the last 5 years.

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Julie Dunscomb

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Portland, Oregon, United States
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New to budgeting or YNAB? I can help you align your budget with your needs, values and desires. I can help you understand how to use the YNAB method and software to find peace with your money.

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Retirees
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Christine Osterwalder

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Easthampton, MA, United States
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Reimagine.works Financial Coaching
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I help clients strengthen their financial wellness by confidently preparing for what’s next in their lives, like: • Starting a new job • Buying a house or car • Going on sabbatical or a “bucket list” trip • Divorce or starting a new relationship • Preparing to retire

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Katharine Williams

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Glasgow, UK
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Centre Stage Money
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I coach people from all walks of life, from all over the world. I have a background in theatre so I've got lots of understanding of freelancers, people in the creative industries, and those on fluctuating incomes.

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Variable Income
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Ori Green

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Ori Green Bookkeeping
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It can be difficult and scary to find clarity and peace around our finances. I work with clients to become proactive, rather than reactive, about their budgets. We work together to move away from shame and fear towards seeing money as a tool to live their best lives!

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Marian Carroll

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Morris County, New Jersey, United States
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The Budget Workshop
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I am a certified budgeting and wellness coach assisting clients in achieving their financial objectives through budgeting and goal-setting. Serving all income and age levels, and specializing in retirement planning, for those who are near or new in retirement.

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Bobbi Olson

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La Habra, California, United States
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All About The Budget
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My goal is to help you build a budget that helps you become financially independent – whether that means getting out of debt, breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle or starting out with good money habits, so you never know the despair of debt or living paycheck to paycheck!

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Retirees
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Emily Robertson

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Studio Robertson
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I can help you find confidence and clarity with your money and do more with the money you have today. I’m a pro at figuring out how to bring a plan for your money into your everyday life — while you feel supported every step of the way.

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Variable Income
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Stephanie Berman

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Washington
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Your Neurodivergent Money Coach
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Stephanie Berman is a money coach specializing in helping neurodivergents achieve financial freedom through budgeting basics. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism, she understands overwhelm and impulsive spending. Drawing from her journey to debt-free living and master training, she guides clients from overwhelm to "Oh, I get it!".

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Julia McCleave

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Fresh Start Money Coaching
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Make a fresh start with your finances, find peace of mind about money, and reach your goals! As a money coach and certified YNAB coach since 2022, I know how to ask the right questions, provide encouragement, and (gently) keep you accountable.

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Jeff Merrell

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Sandy, Utah, United States
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Wise Money Mentor
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You crave greater clarity, control, and confidence with your finances, and I know how to help you get there. Want proof? Check out the video testimonials on my website to hear about my impact on clients, and try out coaching for yourself – the first session is free (1 hr)!

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Candida Stamp

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Athens, Ohio, United States
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Big Time Bookkeeping, LLC
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I help small business owners use the YNAB method to confidently manage their money and make spending decisions based on their personal and business vision. My ideal clients are service-based and craft business owners who want to live off their business income. I also provide bookkeeping services using QuickBooks Online.

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Jessica Nethers

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Start Smart Budget Coaching
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Whether you’re a current student, recent graduate, or not so recent graduate, Start Smart Budget Coaching will teach you the skills needed to live within your means while still spending money on things you enjoy and saving for the future.

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Michelle Anderson

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San Diego, California, United States
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Budgeting with Mitch
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I am a full-time policy wonk that is a YNAB coach on the side simply because I am such a fan of the method. I love helping people reach a moment in their financial journey where they are able to spend their money, stress and shame free!

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Variable Income
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Jeni Hall

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New Hampshire, United States
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Your Budgeting Coach
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I have zero judgment and a whole lot of understanding when it comes to debt and your money story. I will help you change your relationship with your money. If you're ready to do the work, I am here to support you every step of the way.

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Chelsea Hester

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New York, New York, United States
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Hi! I help folks who are new to YNAB, have ADHD, and/or have variable income feel confident managing their money in a nonjudgmental and shame-free environment. Together we'll get your budget set up, bring greater awareness to your money flow, and create a more peaceful relationship with your finances.

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Tara Whitaker

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Illinois, United States
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Tara Whitaker, Inc.
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As a full-time freelance editor for the past 11+ years, I know *exactly* what it's like to ride the income roller coaster. I help other freelancers smooth out the ride by using YNAB's tried-and-true method.

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Variable Income
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Boris Steiner

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Stuttgart, Germany
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Boris Steiner Coaching & Training
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Are you ready to discover financial agility? As a a self-employed, certified Co-Active Coach with a background in agile product development, I know the challenges around that in and out! I will help to create your budget, be clear about your priorities and adapt to whatever comes your way financially.

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Variable Income
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Mark Mastalski

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Aurora, Colorado, United States
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Mastalski Coaching & Consulting
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It’s not budgeting – it’s taking control of your money and your life. I am an independent educational consultant and help students and their families navigate the complexities around post-secondary education (college). Learn more about me at mastalskicoaching.com.

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Nathaniel (Nate) Beam

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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Budget With Nate, LLC
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I will teach you to align your money with your soul as life changes. I offer soul-centered budget coaching from a place of unconditional positive regard and nonjudgment. We will work together to clear any obstacles keeping you stuck and expand into authentic alignment!

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Variable Income
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Kara Monroe

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Monarch Strategies LLC
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I want to help you promote financial wellness. Using YNAB as a tool, we'll help you find ways to alleviate money anxiety, develop financial habits that bring you joy, and get on a path to a life filled with joy.

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Variable Income
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Meagan Rathman

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Florida, United States
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Cat mom, wife, and YNAB obsessed human- ready to help anyone work towards their money goals- big or small, just starting out or "seasoned" budgeter. I'm standing by to help change your mindset to change your money!

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Couples
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Brandi Jo Delony

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Willis, Texas, United States
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Sparrow Financial Solutions LLC
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I help service-based business owners, their families, and others manage their business and personal finances. I offer bookkeeping services utilizing QuickBooks Online and cash flow management services using YNAB. My goal is to make the numbers easier, so you can keep your business thriving and your personal finances on track.

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Taj Chiu

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Pasadena, California, United States
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Taj Johnson Chiu Coaching
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Coaching is a partnership between you and me. We go exploring together in your world. We find the things that are working, and the things that aren't, and then we search around for ways to improve them. We talk, we explore, we experiment. It's fun!

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Suzanne Chaix

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Concord, California, United States
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Swell Rising
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YNAB has helped me step off the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and I enjoy sharing the benefits of YNAB with anyone who will listen! I became a certified coach in 2022 to help others experience the same financial freedom I have.

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Retirees
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Aaron Campbell

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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Fiscal Therapy
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My passion is teaching people how to better their understand their business so that they may sleep soundly. My nearly decade long experience with YNAB alongside my skills developed in manufacturing, cashflow management, and corporate finance will help you to gain clarity and direction in your business.

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Small Business Owners
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Joe Ahrens

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Snellville, Georgia, United States
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Joe Ahrens Consulting LLC
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Unlock your full potential with Joe, a passionate educator and dedicated YNAB user since 2014. With over 30 years of teaching and coaching experience, he shares practical insights to help you manage your money effectively. Discover personalized guidance that encourages you to take charge of your money today!

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Variable Income
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Chelse Hounshell

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Lagrange, Kentucky, United States
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Joyful Money Spend
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My mission is to help my clients create and implement a spending plan that prioritizes JOY and aligns with their life goals. Whether you're navigating a career transition, experiencing a major life events like marriage or divorce, or simply seeking to escape the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, I'm here to support you.

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Doug Peterson

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Seattle, Washington, United States
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Get Priorities Straight LLC
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I help people unhappy with their money situation align spending priorities with their partners, eliminate debt, and reduce financial stress. Using my GPS Cash Flow Mastery proven process, they achieve immediate peace of mind, gain control over their finances, stay on the right track, and are finally in control.

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Michael Reynolds

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Elevation Financial LLC
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I'm a CFP® and I own an independent financial advisory firm. I'm also a financial blogger and podcaster. I love sushi, Star Trek, and spending time with my family.

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Kristin Economos

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Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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The Life Skills Launch
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Hi there! I'm a leadership educator with 15 years of experience working with college graduates and early career professionals. I own and operate "The Life Skills Launch," a small business that equips people with tangible skills for the launch to adulthood. I'd love to work with you!

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College Grads
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Ruth Liebel

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Boise, Idaho, United States
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Ruth Liebel Financial Coaching
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I help individuals and couples get the tools needed to make money decisions that build their best life. With a focus on relationships with and around money, my clients walk away with an abundance in money AND life. I love helping people get clarity and confidence with money!

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Christine Langley

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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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Christine Langley, Financial Coaching
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I help women, couples, and entrepreneurs gain clarity, confidence, and control through financial coaching rooted in real-life cash flow. With YNAB as our tool, I support clients navigating life or business transitions—guiding them to intentional spending, aligned goals, and lasting financial freedom. No shame or blame—just strategy, support, and transformation.

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Kelly W. Barber

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Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States
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KWB & CO
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Hi Y'all! I'm a small business owner and small business development counselor helping rural entrepreneurs start/grow/save their businesses. I'm excited to add Budget Counseling to my tool box to support my micro-enterprises (Mom and Pops!) On a personal note, I'm a TraFooWinKie! What?!! Travel, Food, Wine Junkie!

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Wave Melen

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Eugene, Oregon, United States
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Financial Coaching with Wave
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Hi! I'm your Hella-Queer, Financial Wizard, and Best Friend in the Epic Adventure of Money Mastery. I have been tossing glitter bombs into the gray world of finance for over seven years. I help folks like you embrace their Financial Adventure so that we can live Wild and Free!

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Amy Aston

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Franklin, Tennessee, United States
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Budgets by Design
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Hello! I'd love to coach you to "level up" your YNAB skills to make your money work best for you. Priority based spending helps us live our lives purposefully while reducing money stress. I use YNAB to help me live out my travel dreams! What are your goals?

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Retirees
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Jennifer Trumbore

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Emmaus, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jen Your Money Coach
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Friendly, funny, no-judgement coach ready to help you with your YNAB woes! Specializing in new grads, young adults, couples starting out - helping you start life on the right foot to pay off and avoid debt. I’ll teach you what schools didn’t, about how to live happily with your money!

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Marin Laukka

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Yes&, LLC
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Joyful Budgeting for female solopreneurs who want to ditch scarcity, get organized, and ENJOY cash flow. Marin applies her expertise in Positive Psychology to ensure you achieve personal and professional goals faster, spend money without guilt, and live with greater ease and freedom because you know you have it covered.

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Chelsea Alventosa

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Bristol, England, United Kingdom (UK)
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The YNAB Coach
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If you need help with figuring out where your money is going, managing your day-to-day cash flow and figuring out what to do when your next paycheck hits, I’m your gal. Let me help you finally stop panic-refreshing your bank account on pay day!

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Emily Gowen

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Vermont, USA
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PDX Money Coaching
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Since 2015, I’ve coached 500+ people using YNAB to move from money stress to confidence. I understand the challenge of balancing enjoying life now with saving for the future. With empathy and practical tools, I’ll help you design a budget that reflects your values and supports the life you want.

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Annette Althuizen

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Want to get a grip on your money? Look no further. Working 33 years in the Wealth Management Industry has me uniquely placed to help you craft your own financial path. Please reach out if you resonate with my background and/or my time zone availability (GMT +8).

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Maria Garcia-Leano

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Houston, Texas, United States
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Budgeting with Maria LLC
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I’m a wife, a mother, and a passionate YNAB enthusiast. I love numbers, have an analytical mindset, and enjoy assisting others. My mission is to help people create personalized financial plans/budgets aligned with their values and goals, ultimately leading them toward financial freedom.

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Coyote Jackson

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California, United States
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Coyote is a deeply experienced transformational coach and Buddhist teacher. We will work not just with your financial situation but will move you through whatever difficulties come up in any area of life, helping you rediscover joy in life and clarity in what you want.

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Josh Collier

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Tacoma, Washington, United States
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Gig Harbor Financial Services
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I love helping people align their spending with their priorities and goals. Specializing in on-boarding and single “I need help” meetings, I get you right into YNAB and coach you through learning by doing. Huge budget nerd, CFP, and over a dozen years using YNAB.

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Mary Boules

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Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
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Merry On A Budget
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I will walk along side you to help you create your personalized budget that works for your unique situation. My bigger mission is to bridge the gap between financial literacy and real-world application, making money management a less daunting -even enjoyable- task.

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Miriam Gibson

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Agile Budgeting
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Create a flexible personal budget that changes with your needs and priorities! I help people working in the games industry to budget in a proactive way and ride the ups and downs of the industry with less stress. I focus on people in the games industry, but all are welcome!

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Nick Kaylor

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McKinney, Texas, United States
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Budget Better LLC
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Nick, a husband and dad to 3 young kids, coaches software teams by day and budgeters by night (and weekends). Life evolves and so should our budgets. Nick’s goal is to make asking for help No Big Deal as people figure out budgeting with YNAB and their financial priorities.

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