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Psychology of Money

Psychology of Money

The Mont Blanc Effect: That Purchase Costs More than You Realize

A boss of mine gave me a very nice gift about 11 years ago: a Mont Blanc pen. Excuse me, I should have said writing instrument. My 21-year old self was impressed. There are a few reasons a gift like that is so exciting: 1) I’d never buy myself one and 2) People would wonder how I ever afforded such a pen.

Jesse Mecham
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November 5, 2013

We need to “re-learn” to hate debt.

When you borrow to buy anything that depreciates, you’re negotiating a pay cut with your future self. Take 14 minutes to watch this TedTalk...

Jesse Mecham
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September 3, 2013

Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Money?

If you’re struggling to talk about money in your CLOSEST relationship, here’s a few questions that will help you break the ice.

Mark Butler
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July 18, 2013

The Five Stages of (Budget) Grief

Okay YNAB friends. Christy here, and I’m about to get deep. Are you ready for this? Turn on your favorite slow jam and pour yourself something dangerous. (Dr.Pepper on the rocks? Oh no you didn’t.) My recent journey with YNAB has led me down a path of self-reflection.

Guest Author
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July 16, 2014

YNAB Podcast 73: Your Life on a Treadmill

Anything you can do to adjust your financial treadmill? Give it a bit more manageable speed? What events cause it in the first place?

Jesse Mecham
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February 16, 2014

Where should you be financially at age 40?

I've banned the word "should" from my house. "Where should I be financially at age 40 (or 30, or 50, or 60)?" is just like "Can I afford it?"

Jesse Mecham
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February 5, 2014
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