Budgeting. We're never gonna stop talking about it. AND on this episode we have THE Jesse Mecham, creator and founder of the famous budgeting app 'You Need a Budget'. For those still wondering whether or not they actually need a budget, and for all the rest who benefit from more reminders and tips; listen in!
Sponsors:
• Whether you’re new to budgeting or trying to reach a big financial goal and need something to motivate you, you’ll enjoy The Frugal Friends Workbook. It’s a digital workbook with 6 week-long challenges that will help you save money, simplify your life, improve money conversations, and more. It’s over 60 pages and can be completed on your own but it’s created to be gone through in pairs or small groups that’s why every purchase comes with two downloads so you can share or split the cost. Head to Frugalfriendspodcast.com/workbook • to learn more and use the code TACOBELL all one word to get $10 off the regular price.Frugal Friends Workbook. • Trying to calculate stuff but don’t have a calculator or app? Spreadsheets are here for you. Record all the stuff, have multiple sheets in one doc, and go crazy with those sums! be a lady in the streets but a freak in the spreadsheets.Budgeting with Spreadsheets:
Notable Notes:
We asked Jesse all about the 4 rules for successful budgeting:
• Give every dollar a job • Consider the idea of trade offs (i.e. If i do this - I can’t do that) • Recognize finite nature of your money and prioritize • Budget based on your current money on hand • Embrace your true expenses • Look ahead to less frequent expenses • Create sinking funds • Roll with the punches • Recognize that the future is not static • Don’t anticipate perfection • Change the plan as needed • Recognize its a process • Engage in high frequency of interaction with your budget • Age your money • Budget the money you already have • Let your money ‘hang out a little’ • Live ahead instead of behind
BILL OF THE WEEK - Thank you Jesse for sharing your bill about your electricity bill of $16!!
frugalfriendspodcast.com/billIf you want to submit your bill of the week visit to leave us a bill
: This Bill of the Week is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers online counseling and therapy services for individuals, couples, and teens. Just answer a few questions and they’ll assess your needs to match you with a licensed professional therapist that fits your needs and preferences. AND as a Frugal Friends listener you get 10% off your first month when you sign up at betterhelp.com/Frugal.BetterHelp
Lightning Round
Our latest budgeting flub and how we recovered
• took over costco run and didn't even know how much the total bill was!Jesse- • not accurately estimating reno costs and timeline for fixing up the new houseJill- • - forgot to adjust budget to reflect ebbs and flows of workJen
Get more from Jesse and YNAB at:
YouNeedabudget.com
BONUS:
1. Jesse's Book Recommendations:
-The Wealthy Barber
-Your Money or Your Life - Vicki Robin
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Budgeting. We're never gonna stop talking about it. AND on this episode we have THE Jesse Mecham, creator and founder of the famous budgeting app 'You Need a Budget'. For those still wondering whether or not they actually need a budget, and for all the rest who benefit from more reminders and tips; listen in!
Sponsors:
• Whether you’re new to budgeting or trying to reach a big financial goal and need something to motivate you, you’ll enjoy The Frugal Friends Workbook. It’s a digital workbook with 6 week-long challenges that will help you save money, simplify your life, improve money conversations, and more. It’s over 60 pages and can be completed on your own but it’s created to be gone through in pairs or small groups that’s why every purchase comes with two downloads so you can share or split the cost. Head to Frugalfriendspodcast.com/workbook • to learn more and use the code TACOBELL all one word to get $10 off the regular price.Frugal Friends Workbook. • Trying to calculate stuff but don’t have a calculator or app? Spreadsheets are here for you. Record all the stuff, have multiple sheets in one doc, and go crazy with those sums! be a lady in the streets but a freak in the spreadsheets.Budgeting with Spreadsheets:
Notable Notes:
We asked Jesse all about the 4 rules for successful budgeting:
• Give every dollar a job • Consider the idea of trade offs (i.e. If i do this - I can’t do that) • Recognize finite nature of your money and prioritize • Budget based on your current money on hand • Embrace your true expenses • Look ahead to less frequent expenses • Create sinking funds • Roll with the punches • Recognize that the future is not static • Don’t anticipate perfection • Change the plan as needed • Recognize its a process • Engage in high frequency of interaction with your budget • Age your money • Budget the money you already have • Let your money ‘hang out a little’ • Live ahead instead of behind
BILL OF THE WEEK - Thank you Jesse for sharing your bill about your electricity bill of $16!!
frugalfriendspodcast.com/billIf you want to submit your bill of the week visit to leave us a bill
: This Bill of the Week is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp offers online counseling and therapy services for individuals, couples, and teens. Just answer a few questions and they’ll assess your needs to match you with a licensed professional therapist that fits your needs and preferences. AND as a Frugal Friends listener you get 10% off your first month when you sign up at betterhelp.com/Frugal.BetterHelp
Lightning Round
Our latest budgeting flub and how we recovered
• took over costco run and didn't even know how much the total bill was!Jesse- • not accurately estimating reno costs and timeline for fixing up the new houseJill- • - forgot to adjust budget to reflect ebbs and flows of workJen
Get more from Jesse and YNAB at:
YouNeedabudget.com
BONUS:
1. Jesse's Book Recommendations:
-The Wealthy Barber
-Your Money or Your Life - Vicki Robin
-
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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