Lindsey Burgess
Chief Marketing Officer at YNAB
Lindsey Bickel Burgess is the Chief Marketing Officer at YNAB. She started her career at YNAB establishing the always-friendly, often hilarious YNAB voice, and you’ll still find her writing about the relatable side of budgeting when she’s not managing the swelling ranks of the marketing team. When she’s not working, you’ll find her sipping Diet Coke and laying out the plans for renovating the next room of her house.
Featured Articles
4 Lessons From My Zero Percent Nightmare
I thought I was entirely in control of my credit card spending, but it is a serious head game and no one is immune.
Buying a House in an Expensive Area: A Love Story
When COVID hit, my priorities changed. And me? I decided buying a house I loved in an expensive area was a priority. I don't regret it.
How to Get Rich Fast (& It’s Not Budgeting)
Want to get rich fast? We'll lay out a surefire way to make it happen, and we won't even talk about budgeting!
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Lindsey
Financial Intimacy: Money Talk Matters
Money can be the source of conflict or a tool to achieve the life you want. Here's how to start a conversation about money that will draw you closer.
5 Truths Revealed In A One-On-One Budget Coaching Session
Getting control of her finances was the outcome of applying all the other coaching lessons and truly committing to her budget.
Budget Half Full: How to Turn A No Into A Yes
I’m far more motivated to stick with a budget and make smart financial decisions, when my goals and dreams are what’s pushing me along.
Spending Money Is Not Bad
You aren’t just saving money to save it. You are saving for Christmas and vacation and tuition and a new computer. You are saving money to spend it.
Are You Feeling The Christmas Spirit?
You will not believe how much more you will enjoy the holidays when you have the money sitting in the bank waiting to make Christmas magic!
4 Questions You Must Ask To Build A Successful Budget
Use these four questions to build a plan for your money that is moving you closer to what you want in life.
What Does it Mean to Age Your Money?
Aging Your Money means getting to a point where you're living on money that you earned last month. We'll show you how to do it!
A Love Letter To My Budget At Christmas
I know I’m not always good about expressing my feelings, but it is Christmastime, and I'm especially aware of all the good things in my life.
What Budgeting Success Feels Like
Carrie feels one hundred percent in control of her finances and—like never before—her future. And she continues to gain momentum...
Ways To Avoid Holiday Credit Card Debt/Regret
You can minimize—even eliminate—holiday-induced credit card debt. Here are a few ideas, I’ve been mulling over this year...
Thank You Notes: YNAB Edition
In honor of Thanksgiving, I asked the YNAB team to get a little more specific about some of the things they were thankful for.
Savers Beware: Money Alone Is Not A Priority
You are good at saving that money. But how do you fare when something happens which requires you to use the money?