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certified YNAB coach

Kristin Economos

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Hi there! I'm a leadership educator with 15 years of experience working with college graduates and early career professionals. I own and operate "The Life Skills Launch," a small business that equips people with tangible skills for the launch to adulthood. I'd love to work with you!

My Background

I've been using YNAB consistently since 2016, when the software changed my own life at age 27. Witnessing such a transformation in my personal finances helped me to understand the importance of budget habits to flourish in young adulthood. I have an undergraduate degree in business, a master's degree in educational leadership, and fifteen years of experience training college seniors and early career professionals in their "launch" to adult life as young professionals. When I'm not coaching here, I teach a leadership training program for college students at Drake University, and spend time with my drooly golden retriever, George.

Why Work with Me

I'm light hearted, a good communicator, and use an accessible, inclusive teaching style  that ensures my clients gain the confidence they need to budget well. I spend time getting to know my clients on a personal level, and make a sincere effort to ensure that my coaching calls are supportive, organized, and judgment-free. Talking about money habits, spending, and debt are incredibly vulnerable topics; if we work together, I promise to honor you and wherever you might be starting with each of them.

Why I Coach

I think financial wellbeing is crucial for a successful launch to adulthood, and have seen first-hand how healthy budgeting habits can create exponential results when practiced as a young professional. I love equipping my clients with tools that eliminate credit card debt, student loan debt, and the dread of buying a salad bowl you can't afford off your college roommate's upcoming wedding registry. I think young professionals are the best part of the YNAB community, and their intelligence, creativity, and motivation to align their financial decisions with their values inspires me every day.

Focus Areas

College Grads
Small Business Owners
Couples
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Company
The Life Skills Launch
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Meeting Options
Remote
Language
YNAB Certified Since
May 2022
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