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EP13 Money Stories: Jak and Chelsea Tackle ADHD... with YNAB

Release Date: 12/20/2021

Ask Jesse: How Should You Track Vacation Spending?

You Need A Budget (YNAB)

A listener writes into the show to ask: how should you track vacation spending? Vacation is a time to relax and let loose a little, but the listener wants to make sure he is pacing the family's expenses during the trip so he doesn't go overbudget. Jesse offers a few different options, including sophisticated use of categories to track the vacation spend without creating too much complexity. Have a question for Jesse? Send him an email at: Sign up for a free 34-day trial of YNAB at

A Financial Roadmap for Marriage and Financial Separation with Attorneys Kelly Frawley and Emily Pollock

You Need A Budget (YNAB)

Kelly Frawley and Emily Pollock are attorneys specializing in matrimonial and family law, and regularly contribute to Forbes on issues related to divorce and business. In today's episode, they discuss the important questions you should be asking before marriage about money, finances, and expectations about the future. And, in the event of divorce, some of the important things you should be doing and asking during the process. Both Kelly and Emily agree that the most important thing couples can do before and during their marriage is communicate. Whether it's about debt and how you intend...

Better Budgeting... and a Rant about Banks

You Need A Budget (YNAB)

Struggling with YNAB? That's OK, you're not alone, and Jesse has a few things to look at and make sure you are truly following the Four Rules. And along the way, Jesse has a bone to pick about banks and their data export practices! Sign up for a free 34-day trial of YNAB at

Ask Jesse: First-Time Home Buyer in a Crazy Market

You Need A Budget (YNAB)

A first-time house shopper wrote into the show for advice on how to approach the crazy, red hot housing market we are currently in. The writer wants to buy her first home, but is unsure whether she will have enough money to put down as house prices rise at a rapid pace. Jesse reminds us that, most importantly, cash equals options, and it's never a bad thing to have more cash on hand. He advises her to become an expert on her local real estate market, and really think about why she wants to buy, and what exactly she needs from a home before taking the plunge into home ownership. Sign up...

Savings With a Purpose

You Need A Budget (YNAB)

Jesse shares some case studies from the Mecham household, where he has taught his kids to budget their savings the YNAB way, giving those savings dollars a job. The kicker? Their savings sit in the same checking account as their fun money. With practice and the four rules, however, they have developed the discipline to spend only what they have budgeted for each purpose. Sign up for a free 34-day trial of YNAB at

EP16 Money Stories: First Responders and Finance, $78k Debt Paid off in 28 Months

You Need A Budget (YNAB)

Jesse welcomes Jason and Katie Hoschouer to the podcast. Together they paid off $78,000 of debt in a mere 28 months, an amazing burst of focused saving and budgeting! Jason is a retired police officer with 23-years experience in the force, now turned financial coach. He helps other first responders get their budgets in order, pay off debt, and build savings so they don't have to live paycheck to paycheck and work tons of overtime to make ends meet. He also hosts a podcast about finance for first responders, Badges & Budgets. GPS Financial Coaching Badges & Budgets...

Meet Todd: The CEO Behind YNAB

You Need A Budget (YNAB)

Jesse invites the CEO of YNAB, Todd Curtis, to the show to discuss the anatomy of the company, the collaborative philosophy behind the work done by the various teams and functions, and some of the previous work and experiences that have shaped Todd's attitudes about operations and business culture. Sign up for a free 34-day trial of YNAB at

EP15 Money Stories: Unconventional Job? No Problem. A Lifetime of Budgeting Wisdom from Nina Clark

You Need A Budget (YNAB)

Nina Clark grew up in a large family tight on money, but with a mother who was very good at budgeting and stretching a dollar. Nevertheless, she wasn't taught anything about money growing up, so she learned her money lessons the hard way: overdrafting her checking account and racking up debt at a young age. Things got more complicated when she went through a divorce and became a single mother. Ever determined and positive, Nina regained her financial footing and became a seasoned budgeter with a little help from YNAB. Nina's story is also unique in that she's never worked conventional...

Ask Jesse All About Taxes

You Need A Budget (YNAB)

It's that time of year again, and April 15th looms! Taxes are due soon, and perhaps no other financial topic generates as much confusion and as many questions. To that end, Jesse answers questions about taxes from YNAB listeners who wrote into the show. As with any tax question, when in doubt it's always best to contact a tax professional! Sign up for a free 34-day trial of YNAB at

So You Want to Renovate Your Home...

You Need A Budget (YNAB)

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Millions of people struggle with ADHD, and it has financial ramifications -- decision fatigue, difficulty planning future purchases, and impulsive spending habits. Jak is a coach for "ADHD'ers," as she calls them, helping people form strategies for coping with emotional highs and lows and gain control over their money. An ADHD'er herself, she found the visual aspect of YNAB highly effective in keeping her engaged with both her current spending and her long-term plans (sinking funds).

Chelsea is an intuitive eating coach, and a fellow ADHD'er who engaged Jak for coaching. Together they discovered YNAB, and joined the podcast to share its helpfulness with others suffering from ADHD.

You can find more about Jak and Chelsea here:

Jak IG: @authenticallyadhd

Jak email: [email protected]

YNAB and ADHD Workshop: www.authenticallyadhd.com/membership

Chelsea IG: @_chelseahester_

Chelsea website: www.chelseahester.com

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