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
Perfect Is The Enemy
I have this fun, dare-I-say Pinterest-worthy gallery wall in my office full of photos and moose heads and inspirational sayings—some that are actually inspirational, and some that just make me laugh. One little sign says, “Believe in Your Selfie.” One says, “Trust me, you can Dance—Vodka."
When One Parent Wants To Stay Home
When Celia and Cory got pregnant with their second, they knew that Celia’s teacher salary wouldn’t cover the cost of two kids in daycare.
But What If You Just Love Spending Money?
If you have ever thought you could never stick to a budget because you just “love to spend money so much”—we’ve got a success story for you.
The Ultimate Rule Two Expense
We talk a lot about the importance of funding your Rule Two categories because it is really important.
Are You Working For A Paycheck Or Your Freedom?
The more money we have saved, the more we budget for the future, and the more respect we have for every dollar, the more options we have.
Budgeting Led To Better Health & Career Growth
"It sounds a bit extreme, but YNAB truly is life-changing. Now that I am debt-free, I am far better equipped to take on the rest of my life."
College Students: Don’t Give In To Debt
College isn’t a free pass to be dumb with money. Figure out how to make the most of your money while you still have limited responsibilities.
Ignore the Power Ranger Factor (and Other Life + Money Wisdom)
An open "Money Letter" to my kids about managing time and money, priorities, and of course—the Power Rangers factor.
How To Stop Spending So Much Money On Food
If we had a quarter for every time we get asked about food (How much should I budget for groceries? Eating out? How much is too much?
What is Sabotaging Your Finances?
Many people believe that finances are inherently complicated. But it simply isn’t true. You can and should simplify your budgeting routine.
This Couple Went to One Income & Saved More
They underestimated their ability to adjust their spending to one salary. Then, they found YNAB and they now save more than ever.
$300k+ In Student Loans: One Couple's Approach
We hear many woeful tales of student loan debt, but not very many of them are $350k worth of misery.