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YNAB Certified Coach Directory

YNAB Certified Coaches have completed an intensive training program and are able to coach you on all of the ins and outs of using YNAB along with additional steps to help get your finances on track.
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Dana Puzey

she/her/hers
Maryland, United States
Mosaic Money Coach
Remote
Meetings

Dana dreams of a world where more people are leveraging their money to reflect their values. If you are interested in building healthy habits to align your money with what truly matters in your life, let's get started!

Focus Areas
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Kimberley Demarest

Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Be Knot Afraid LLC
Remote
Meetings

Young married couples are drowning in debt and having money arguments they never expected. Be Knot Afraid Financial Coaching lays out a proven plan to become debt free and have peace in their marriage even with variable income or small business income.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Brandon Olivares

Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA
Possible Promise Financial
Remote
Meetings

My mission is to redefine the way you think about money. I believe YNAB can be transformative for anyone who truly understands and lives the principles behind the software. I'd love to help you discover how YNAB can change your relationship with money for the better.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Marian Carroll

Morris County, New Jersey, United States
The Budget Workshop
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I am a certified budgeting and wellness coach assisting clients in achieving their financial objectives through budgeting and goal-setting. Serving all income and age levels, and specializing in retirement planning, for those who are near or new in retirement.

Focus Areas
Couples
Retirees
Life Transitions
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Wave Melen

She/They
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Financial Coaching with Wave
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I am your sparkly best friend here for your Epic Adventure of money mastery. I help curious and values-driven folx stop the money spiral, get organized, and build self-trust. 7+ years of coaching with zero shame and maximum heart. No judgement. No boring lectures. Let's create your best freakin' life!

Focus Areas
Couples
Small Business Owners
Life Transitions
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Susie O’Brien

she/her
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Susie Budgets
Remote
Meetings

Software engineer by day, YNAB Nerd 24/7. I want you to achieve a sense of financial peace you never thought possible. Whether you've never budgeted or are an advanced budgeter, I can help you use YNAB to achieve your goals.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Nick Smith

He/Him
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Personal Wealth Adventures, LLC
Remote
Meetings

As an author of an Amazon best-seller (Your Millionaire Marathon) and finance coach since 2019, I will partner with you to stabilize your budget and build custom projections (home affordability; retirement planning), giving you the directions to achieve your financial goals.

Focus Areas
Retirees
Variable Income
College Grads
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Joe Ahrens

Snellville, Georgia, United States
Joe Ahrens Consulting LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Unlock your full potential with Joe, a passionate educator and dedicated YNAB user since 2014. With over 30 years of teaching and coaching experience, he shares practical insights to help you manage your money effectively. Discover personalized guidance that encourages you to take charge of your money today!

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Lauren Gerber-Fleury

She/Her/Hers
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Savor Your Money
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I help folks shed money shame and ditch the “shoulds” by building a budget system that actually flows with your real life—not against it. With YNAB, we make space for both peace of mind and pizzazz, so you can trust your money and live a life filled with delight.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Matt Renwick

He/Him
Mineral Point, Wisconsin, United States
Budget Coaching for Educators
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I help people create awareness around their income and expenses, break out of the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, and build confidence to reach their personal goals.

Focus Areas
Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Elizabeth Snyder

She/Her
Bellingham, Washington, United States
Trail Financial Planning LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I am a Certified Financial Planner and have a specific interest in budgeting. I have found YNAB particularly helpful in its ability to assist clients in building awareness in cash flow. I take the judgement out of spending habits and assist people to getting to the truth in their spending.

Focus Areas
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Lindsey Ciarrocca

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States
The Exuberant Elephant
Remote
Meetings

Lindsey is a YNAB Certified Budgeting Coach and Certified Money Coach (CMC)®. She is passionate about helping her clients create a more positive relationship with their money so they can use it as a tool to build their businesses, live their Greatest Life and create positive change in the world.

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Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Natalie Graham

She/Her
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Go From Broke
Remote
Meetings

Ready to transform your financial journey from stress to success? I specialize in helping women gain clarity and confidence with their money so they can make empowered financial decisions. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to savvy saving, mindful spending, and a future full of possibilities.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Sarah Menini

Dallas, Texas, United States
Make Money. Spend Money.
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Hi, I’m Sarah, a financial coach dedicated to helping you gain clarity, confidence, and control over your finances. With a focus on proactive planning and intentional choices, I guide you in creating a personalized financial plan that aligns with your life goals. Let’s work together to achieve financial empowerment!

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Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Kristin McGlothlin

She/Her
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Fiscal Bliss Financial Coaching
Remote
Meetings

Budgeting helped me navigate many life challenges such as income changes, divorce, becoming a single mom, and leaving my career as a nurse. My passion is helping healthcare workers make their paychecks work for them, not the other way around.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Matt Lenhart

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Matt Lenhart Coaching
Remote
Meetings

I help individuals and families who are new to budgeting get started with YNAB and ensure their spending habits match their priorities. As an experienced software coach, I hope to make learning app-based personal finance simple and straightforward.

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Couples
College Grads
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Scott Stillman

Clear Lake, Texas, United States
Scott Stillman
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

From Budgeting and Investments to Insurance and Planning; Scott owns a Financial Planning practice, where he helps you fight off pirates and weather storms in your financial life.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Dawn Koplitz

She/Her
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Sign of Money
English, ASL
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I'm excited to show everyone the positive changes YNAB can make in their life! Very few adults received any financial education. I can teach you financial terminology and how to manage your YNAB budget(s). You can achieve the feeling of, "I can do this!" surrounding your finances.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Laurie Dunne

She/Her
Portland, Oregon, United States
My Evolving Wealth
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Everyone deserves to thrive—not just survive—financially. I combine emotional clarity with the practical power of YNAB to help you align your spending with your goals and values. My step-by-step approach brings structure, insight, and support so every financial decision moves you closer to the life you truly want.

Focus Areas
Retirees
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Loyd McGuire

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Remote
Meetings

Are you ready have a plan for your paycheck? I'm here to help you create a personalized system to manage your money in a way that fits your life. I will guide you to financial wellness, so that you can enjoy the peace and security that come with it.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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Ellen Oliver

She/Her
Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
Capricorn Bookkeeping & Consulting, LLC
Remote
Meetings

I support business owners by offering bookkeeping (in QuickBooks Online) for their business and budgeting (with YNAB, of course!) for their business and their personal finances. Because I know both systems well, I am uniquely qualified to help my clients reach their financial goals.

Focus Areas
Small Business Owners
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Shannon Wilkinson

She/Her
Portland, Oregon, United States
Remote
Meetings

As a YNAB and Life Coach, I help clients feel calmer and more confident with their money by using YNAB in a way that fits their real life. If things are generally okay but money feels more stressful than you want, we’ll create clarity and ease—without rigidity, shame, or overcomplication.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Darío Martínez

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Sal de la Olla
Spanish, English
Remote
Meetings

¿Hablas español y quieres usar YNAB para dominar tus finanzas? Yo estoy preparado para acompañarte en tu camino. Soy Dominicano y en mi país, imaginamos la estrechez financiera como estar dentro de una olla ardiente. ¡Trabaja conmigo y saldrás de la olla para siempre!

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Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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Candida Stamp

She/Her/Hers
Athens, Ohio, United States
Big Time Bookkeeping, LLC
Remote
Meetings

I help small business owners use the YNAB method to confidently manage their money and make spending decisions based on their personal and business vision. My ideal clients are service-based and craft business owners who want to live off their business income. I also provide bookkeeping services using QuickBooks Online.

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Couples
Small Business Owners
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Doug Peterson

Kirkland, Washington, United States
Get Priorities Straight
Remote
Meetings

I help people get clear eliminating money stress. As a YNAB Certified Coach, I teach clients how to decide where there money goes before they spend it. If you are juggling variable income, or navigating an inheritance or settlement. My goal: less stress, more control, and lasting peace of mind.

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Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Michael Reynolds

He/Him
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Elevation Financial LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I'm a CFP® and I own an independent financial advisory firm. I'm also a financial blogger and podcaster. I love sushi, Star Trek, and spending time with my family.

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Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Maria Garcia-Leano

Houston, Texas, United States
Budgeting with Maria LLC
English, Spanish
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I’m a wife, a mother, and a passionate YNAB enthusiast. I love numbers, have an analytical mindset, and enjoy assisting others. My mission is to help people create personalized financial plans/budgets aligned with their values and goals, ultimately leading them toward financial freedom.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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Rachelle Siebke

She/Her
Illinois, United States
Rachelle Siebke, Money Coach
Remote
Meetings

I help life coaches and solopreneurs who want to be smart with their money. They have enough to meet their needs but want someone to show them exactly how to take more money home and feel confident in their financial decisions. I help them get what they want.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
Life Transitions
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Amanda Perez

Corona, California, United States
Amplified Budget
Remote
Meetings

I enjoy helping clients define their budget and know where their money goes. Over 12 years ago, YNAB helped my family get out of debt, pay for university without student loans, and buy our first house. It also helped us raise financially mature young adults. Let’s chat…

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
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Celia Benton

She/Her
Madbury, New Hampshire, United States
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Starting to budget can be overwhelming and I want you to know you’re not alone. I’ve helped all kinds of people, in all kinds of situations, feel confident about their money. The key is to have a manageable system that adapts to all the beautiful craziness of life.

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Couples
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Annette Althuizen

Remote
Meetings

Want to get a grip on your money? Look no further. Working 33 years in the Wealth Management Industry has me uniquely placed to help you craft your own financial path. Please reach out if you resonate with my background and/or my time zone availability (GMT +8).

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Couples
Retirees
Life Transitions
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Stephanie Berman

She/Her
British Columbia, Canada
True North Money Management: Your Neurodivergent Money Coach
Remote
Meetings

Stephanie Berman is a money coach specializing in helping neurodivergents achieve financial freedom through budgeting basics. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism, she understands overwhelm and impulsive spending. Drawing from her journey to debt-free living and master training, she guides clients from overwhelm to "Oh, I get it!".

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
College Grads
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Kim Fisher

she/her
Virginia, United States
Wealth Building with Kim
Remote
Meetings

Have you tried budgeting before but still feel behind financially? I help women set up YNAB in a simple, realistic way that fits real life. Together, we'll reduce the overwhelm, clarify your priorities, and create a spending plan that helps you feel calmer and more confident with money.

Focus Areas
Life Transitions
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Bobbi Olson

La Habra, California, United States
All About The Budget
Remote
Meetings

My goal is to help you build a budget that helps you become financially independent – whether that means getting out of debt, breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle or starting out with good money habits, so you never know the despair of debt or living paycheck to paycheck!

Focus Areas
Retirees
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Cortney Kaveh

McMinnville, Oregon, United States
Northwest Money Coaching LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Hi, I'm Cortney! I'm a money coach specializing in personal & small business finances. I also love working with those with ADHD and those looking to improve money tension in their marriage. I help you identify and prioritize your many financial goals, and from there we make a clear roadmap.

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Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Emma Newman

She/Her/Ella
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I support professional, growth-minded women and couples who have been avoiding looking at their finances and are ready to increase their awareness and use their money intentionally to fund what matters most. You might want to schedule a Free Discovery Session via my website so we can chat.

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Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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Kristen Donnellan

Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Kristen Donnellan Coaching
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

YNAB helped me to leave my day job so I could be a stay at home mom 9 years ago. Now I'm a Catholic budgeting and mindset coach as well as a mom of 4 littles. I love helping families take control of their finances and live life on purpose!

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Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Ori Green

She/Her
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Ori Green Bookkeeping
Remote
Meetings

It can be difficult and scary to find clarity and peace around our finances. I work with clients to become proactive, rather than reactive, about their budgets. We work together to move away from shame and fear towards seeing money as a tool to live their best lives!

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Couples
Small Business Owners
College Grads
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Brett Schaffner

He/Him
Quito, Ecuador
Budget Coach Brett
English, Spanish
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Specializing in budget setup and debt reduction. Discover personalized coaching that transforms financial chaos into order and stress into freedom, all through a guilt-free, judgment-free approach that prioritizes your goals.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
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Coyote Jackson

California, United States
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Coyote is a deeply experienced transformational coach and Buddhist teacher. We will work not just with your financial situation but will move you through whatever difficulties come up in any area of life, helping you rediscover joy in life and clarity in what you want.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Kinley Prince

Greenville, South Carolina, United States
House of Prince Financials
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I believe money should support your life, not control it. YNAB drastically changed my relationship with money and I know it can for you as well. I help individuals and families use YNAB to gain clarity, confidence, and peace—building a plan that reflects what matters most to you.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income
College Grads
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Ruth Liebel

Boise, Idaho, United States
Ruth Liebel Financial Coaching
Remote
Meetings

I help high-capacity, faith-filled women become undeniably skilled with money—so they can lead their family’s finances with confidence, peace, and purpose. Through my different Abundant Budgets™ programs, I teach women to build systems that turn good household income into lasting abundance.

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Small Business Owners
College Grads
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Julie Dunscomb

Portland, Oregon, United States
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

New to budgeting or YNAB? I can help you align your budget with your needs, values and desires. I can help you understand how to use the YNAB method and software to find peace with your money.

Focus Areas
Retirees
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Rachelle Swanson

Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Purposeful Profit Pro
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Most business owners are concerned about their cash flow. YNAB can help them plan and see clearly what their money can do for them. I want to help small business owners master their cash flow in a way that can make sense to them.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Chelsea Hester

She/Her
New York, New York, United States
Remote
Meetings

Hi! I help folks who are new to YNAB, have ADHD, and/or have variable income feel confident managing their money in a nonjudgmental and shame-free environment. Together we'll get your budget set up, bring greater awareness to your money flow, and create a more peaceful relationship with your finances.

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Couples
Variable Income
Small Business Owners
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Joy Schell

She/Her/Hers
Grand Isle, Vermont
Supportive Solutions, LLC
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

YNAB changed how I manage money — now I help others do the same. As a Certified YNAB Coach, I work with individuals and couples to create realistic spending plans, reduce financial stress, and build the clarity and confidence needed to reach their goals.

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Couples
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Leyda Cordova

She/Her/Hers
Cary, North Carolina, United States
Cherry Blossoms LLC
English, Tagalog, Cebuano
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

Let me help you build a plan that's practical, empowering, and yours. Through YNAB coaching, you’ll gain clarity, peace of mind, and control over your finances. Together, we’ll create a spending plan that supports your goals, reduces stress, and helps you live a more intentional, fulfilling, and energized life.

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Couples
Life Transitions
Small Business Owners
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Krish Anders

She/Her
Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Pen Your Path
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

I want you to feel empowered to take control of your finances! Budgeting is about freedom not denying yourself. As a YNAB certified budget coach and Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®), I can guide you to the clarity necessary to build your confidence around money—without shame, guilt, or restriction.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Valeria Gary

She/Her
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
The Welcome Consulting Company
Remote & In-Person
Meetings

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I empower others to achieve their dreams through empathetic, research-backed coaching. Guiding healthcare professionals to thrive on a modest salary is my main specialty. Drawing from my expertise in behavior change coaching, I excel at coaching daily behaviors that pave the way to your financial goals.

Focus Areas
Variable Income
Life Transitions
College Grads
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Emily Blain

She/Her
Minnesota, United States
Dream Big Financial Coaching
Remote
Meetings

Budgeting on a variable income is hard--you've tried templates and spreadsheets but they just don't quite work when you can't count on the same income every month. YNAB can! I'll help you get set up so you can trust that you can meet your goals--both saving *and* spending.

Focus Areas
Couples
Variable Income

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