From Busy to Rich

E119 – The Psychology of Money, with YNAB founder Jesse Mecham


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In this episode of "From Busy to Rich," hosts Justin Lakin and Wes Young welcome Jesse Mecham, founder of YNAB (You Need A Budget). Jesse shares his journey from aspiring accountant to financial expert and entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of viewing money as a tool for achieving personal goals and reducing stress. The discussion covers Jesse’s entrepreneurial experiences, the significance of aligning spending with personal values, and the concept of "giving every dollar a job." Jesse also introduces his upcoming book, which aims to reshape how people think about money, advocating for financial awareness and self-care.

 In today’s episode we will cover:

  • Jesse Mecham's personal journey from aspiring accountant to financial entrepreneur
  • The founding and evolution of YNAB (You Need A Budget)
  • Understanding the true purpose of money as a tool for achieving goals
  • The concept of "giving every dollar a job" in budgeting
  • The significance of aligning financial decisions with personal values
  • The role of financial advisors in supporting clients' financial journeys
  • The impact of awareness on financial management and decision-making
  • Emphasizing self-care and stress reduction through financial control
  •  We hope you enjoy this episode, and we would love to hear your feedback by having you leave a review. Have a question for us to answer on the podcast? Let us know here!

     If you’re an advisor and want to further explore these or other topics, you can learn more at www.wesyounglive.com. Maybe you’re interested in taking your own planning journey in a new direction, in that case we would love to have you join us in one of our coming Transform Learning Series

    We highly encourage you to follow Jesse’s journey and learn more by visiting his site below and checking out the great resources he has available.

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