The Jesse Mecham Show

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030 - Trends in Finance (Look Out!) May 14, 2012

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More things change, the more they stay the same. Banks want you to borrow money--badly. And there are some interesting developments in the Personal Finance Management (PFM) space to help you do just that. Here's a heads up.

029 - So..Should You Start Over? May 07, 2012

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What's the harm in starting over? What are some good reasons to hit the 'reset' button, and when should you keep on truckin'?

028 - Are You a Budget Failure? Apr 30, 2012

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What does it mean to fail at budgeting? It, frankly, doesn't mean much of anything.

027 - What Does the Ideal Budget Look Like? Apr 23, 2012

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A rambling discussion of accounts, categories, cash, and just trying to do everything you can to simplify your budget process, while still deriving all of the benefit it provides.

026 - Backpacking and Rationing Apr 16, 2012

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When backpacking, you don't eat all of your food the first day. When you receive a paycheck, you don't spend all of your money the first day either. Also, handling a wildly variable income.

025 - Success Story - Bible Study Group Apr 09, 2012

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This church out of Idaho has been using YNAB as part of their bible study groups -- for SIX YEARS. I have a long conversation with them about how it's helped them, what they'd like to see improved, and tacos.

024 - The Disaster Effect Apr 02, 2012

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When it rains, it pours, right? Sometimes that's our own doing (and demise). Financially speaking, of course.

023 - Reality and Unleashing Your Will Mar 26, 2012

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If you're not operating in reality, you don't know what you want. If you don't knowo what you want, you won't get it.

022 - YNAB for Your Business? Mar 19, 2012

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Can YNAB serve your business just as well? Well, YNAB's serving YNAB well.

021 - Your Budget Boiling Point Mar 12, 2012

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Your budget has a boiling point. Dial it back a few notches so you can stick to your budget for the long haul.