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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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Amanda Brink

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Orlando, Florida
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Mindful Money Studio
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I help people create flexible money plans without strict rules or rigid guidelines. My passion is helping high-achieving individuals and entrepreneurs create a money plan they love—one that lowers their stress and anxiety around money and offers them flexibility and choices in how they spend their money.

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Life Transitions
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Mika Marcondes de Freitas

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Campinas, Brazil
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Not Mad Yet
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I'm an ordinary person. I attribute my successes to simply taking my dreams seriously and intentionally pursuing them, along with excellent tools like YNAB, which have helped me align my actions with my goals. I've learned how to access and use these tools, and now I can teach you, too.

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Terri Hughes

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Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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Budget Harmony
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Hi! I’m inspired to teach others that having a budget is the framework for the life they want to live. Financial peace and priorities can coexist in harmony. As a budget coach, I can help you take the first steps to financial peace without sacrificing the fun in life!

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Michael Collison

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Your Fire Journey
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If money was no object, would you do what you're doing now? I'm a financial independence coach that use YNAB to unplug from the financial "matrix" and chart your own course towards a better financial future.

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Couples
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Laurie Dunne

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Portland, Oregon, United States
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My Evolving Wealth
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Everyone deserves to thrive—not just survive—financially. I combine emotional clarity with the practical power of YNAB to help you align your spending with your goals and values. My step-by-step approach brings structure, insight, and support so every financial decision moves you closer to the life you truly want.

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Retirees
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Sarah Menini

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Dallas, Texas, United States
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Make Money. Spend Money.
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Hi, I’m Sarah, a financial coach dedicated to helping you gain clarity, confidence, and control over your finances. With a focus on proactive planning and intentional choices, I guide you in creating a personalized financial plan that aligns with your life goals. Let’s work together to achieve financial empowerment!

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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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Elizabeth Snyder

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Bellingham, Washington, United States
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Trail Financial Planning LLC
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I am a Certified Financial Planner and have a specific interest in budgeting. I have found YNAB particularly helpful in its ability to assist clients in building awareness in cash flow. I take the judgement out of spending habits and assist people to getting to the truth in their spending.

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Life Transitions
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Matt Lenhart

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Matt Lenhart Coaching
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I help individuals and families who are new to budgeting get started with YNAB and ensure their spending habits match their priorities. As an experienced software coach, I hope to make learning app-based personal finance simple and straightforward.

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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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Anna Diemer

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Asheville, North Carolina, United States
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Need to wrap your brain around budgeting or get a handle on your music studio's finances? I'm a queer & neurodivergent professional singer and voice teacher here to help fellow members of the LGBTQ+ community, creatives, and small business owners learn to budget.

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Variable Income
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Michelle Yaciuk

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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My Family's Budget
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Do I know what it is like to have variable income?! Absolutely! Have I come from a place where money has been super tight to a place where I almost have no real money stresses - you bet. I'm here to help and support you in creating your best financial life.

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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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Irina Iurcisin

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Kyiv, Ukraine
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One Family Budget
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I help busy working mothers and female entrepreneurs un-mess money mess. If you're juggling a family and a business, variable income, credit card stress, or decision fatigue, I’ll help you create a clear, flexible money plan that works in real life. Simple, supportive and judgment-free coaching with real results.

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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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Variable Income
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Hayley Brown

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Athens, Georgia, USA
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Hello Wealth
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If you're in a shame-spiral about your money, I promise you, I've been there. My extensive experience in "learning the hard way" (thank you, ADHD) helps me connect with overwhelmed clients and move them towards clarity. I especially love working with fellow creatives on how to handle inconsistent income.

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Natalie Graham

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Go From Broke
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Ready to transform your financial journey from stress to success? I specialize in helping women gain clarity and confidence with their money so they can make empowered financial decisions. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to savvy saving, mindful spending, and a future full of possibilities.

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Variable Income
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Ryan Page

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Backpocket CPA
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I help entrepreneurs organize their finances through outsourced CFO services, cleaning and maintaining bookkeeping, and budget coaching. Let’s chat and see if we’re a good fit!

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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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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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Michele Jones

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Placentia, California, United States
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Bookkeeping by Michele
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Michele Jones is a Financial Coach, Daily Money Manager and Small Business Bookkeeper. She enjoys helping clients reach their financial goals by creating a workable budget in YNAB. As a Financial Coach, she helps her clients change their money mindset so they can move forward from their past mistakes.

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Diamond Towns

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Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Diamond Wealth Group
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Let's create a return on investment of time and energy— building financial security! If you're motivated by the pursuit of financial freedom and early retirement, my goal is to help you design a strategic plan for your financial future, granting you the time to enjoy life on your own terms.

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Variable Income
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Chris Harcksen-Lucero

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Turlock, California, United States
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Beyond the Number$
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Wearing two hats, fight paramedic & financial coach, I have seen how quickly life can change. I help other first responders and frontline workers build financial resiliency so they can reduce stress and live their best life. I'm ready to help you too.

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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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Valeria Gary

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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The Welcome Consulting Company
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As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I empower others to achieve their dreams through empathetic, research-backed coaching. Guiding healthcare professionals to thrive on a modest salary is my main specialty. Drawing from my expertise in behavior change coaching, I excel at coaching daily behaviors that pave the way to your financial goals.

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Variable Income
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Noreen Keesey

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Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
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Thresholds, LLC
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Financial wellbeing is within your grasp, even if you think you aren't good with money. I'd love to help you find clarity, confidence, and calm with your cash. It can be hard to take the first steps when it feels overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone!

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Variable Income
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Doug Peterson

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Kirkland, Washington, United States
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Get Priorities Straight
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I help people get clear eliminating money stress. As a YNAB Certified Coach, I teach clients how to decide where there money goes before they spend it. If you are juggling variable income, or navigating an inheritance or settlement. My goal: less stress, more control, and lasting peace of mind.

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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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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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Margo Nelson

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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Margo Blackstone Coaching
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Helping world-changing women get right with money. Margo blends YNAB coaching with emotional and spiritual work (using a variety of modalities but primarily IFS) and approaches budgeting as a mindfulness practice.

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Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Traci Shanklin

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Unlocking Financial Wellbeing
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I have over two decades of experience in the investment business and have a passion for helping people achieve their financial goals. I have created a powerful and unique approach to help you truly examine, analyze, and change your money story and find financial peace of mind.

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Retirees
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Carey Northington

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Dayton, Ohio, United States
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One Master Ministries
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Carey & Andrea are a husband/wife team that have worked with dozens of individuals & couples & seen lots of success. Read their stories: https://onemaster.org/stories If you’ve never budgeted or tried numerous times to budget and nothing has worked, we can help! Our goals: alleviate stress and create a budget that really works.

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Kerrie Saephanh

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Oakland, California, United States
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Mindful Budgets
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I provide values-focused YNAB coaching in order to help individuals and couples learn YNAB skills, build a budget that actually works for their real life, and to have fun doing it! Schedule a free, no-pressure call to chat and explore the fit. Transparent pricing included.

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Kristina Letendre

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Charles Town, West Virginia, United States
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Beyond Budgeting Solutions
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As a YNAB coach, I love empowering people to take control of their finances and achieve their goals. Seeing the transformation as they shift from financial stress to confidence is incredibly rewarding. By teaching effective budgeting techniques and offering personalized support, I help clients build a healthier relationship with money.

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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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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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Lissa Lumutenga

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Los Angeles, California, United States
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Lissa Lumutenga
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I help women go from money-stress to money-confident by organizing cash flow, building safety nets, and growing wealth & abundance. I’m a CFP® professional, Accredited Financial Counselor®, YNAB superfan, and personal finance creator on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

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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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Leyda Cordova

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Cary, North Carolina, United States
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How much does it cost to be you? Don't panic if you don't know. I can help you get the numbers to this deceptively simple question as we work together. I'll also prompt you to consider your money and your unique priorities to reflect your real values in your budget.

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Loyd McGuire

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Are you ready have a plan for your paycheck? I'm here to help you create a personalized system to manage your money in a way that fits your life. I will guide you to financial wellness, so that you can enjoy the peace and security that come with it.

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Miriam Pérez

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Washington D.C., United States
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As a self-employed writer and activist who has been using YNAB since 2013, I know that fully understanding your finances gives you the best shot at living your best life. (Hint: It's all about prioritizing!) Because I care about accessibility, I offer sliding scale pricing.

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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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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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Elizabeth Schuhr

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Roswell, Georgia, United States
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Hi! Thanks for considering me to work with you on your budget. Besides education and experience, I have a passion for working with individuals and small businesses on their finances. I come to each session with optimism and enthusiasm and look forward to helping you in any way I can.

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Retirees
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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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Cyndy Lester

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Houston, Texas, United States
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The Centsless Life
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As someone who handled finances for a low-income household, I managed to break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck living and cultivated a healthy relationship with money. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and helping others improve their lives through YNAB. Let's team up and build a brighter financial future together!

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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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Ashley Wong

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Kingston, Washington, USA
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Madrona Money
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I'm a YNAB Certified Coach and corporate attorney who helps people align their money with their values. I work with individuals and small business owners to create clear, intentional financial systems that reduce stress and build confidence - so every dollar becomes a step toward a life they truly love.

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Matt Renwick

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Mineral Point, Wisconsin, United States
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I help people create awareness around their income and expenses, break out of the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, and build confidence to reach their personal goals.

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Emma Newman

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Eugene, Oregon, United States
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I support professional, growth-minded women and couples who have been avoiding looking at their finances and are ready to increase their awareness and use their money intentionally to fund what matters most. You might want to schedule a Free Discovery Session via my website so we can chat.

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