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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.
YNAB Certified Coaches are not employed by YNAB and pricing is determined individually by each coach.
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Sarah Elledge

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Mineral Wells, Texas, United States
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Every Penny Accounts
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My passion is to help people live wealthier and feel better about their finances every single day. I do this by helping you recognize your obstacles, discover your goals, and ensure you’re having fun along the way!

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Variable Income
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Kristin Wade

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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Fiscal Bliss Financial Coaching
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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.

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Variable Income
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Faisal Almutlaq

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Ready to take charge of your finances? As a YNAB coach and financial advisor, I'll empower you with the knowledge and tools to build a budget that supports your goals. Achieve lasting financial wellness and experience the freedom that comes with financial control.

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Retirees
Variable Income
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Carrie Poling

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Fishers, Indiana, United States
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Brightside Financial Care, LLC
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Hi: I take a gentle and compassionate approach to budgeting that encourages budgeting as an act of loving care and gratitude that can strengthen families for generations. Money is simply one tool of many that should be a door and not a barrier to living a full and glad life.

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Couples
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Amy Aston

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Franklin, Tennessee, United States
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Budgets by Design
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Hello! I'd love to coach you to "level up" your YNAB skills to make your money work best for you. Priority based spending helps us live our lives purposefully while reducing money stress. I use YNAB to help me live out my travel dreams! What are your goals?

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Retirees
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Kristina Letendre

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Charles Town, West Virginia, United States
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Beyond Budgeting Solutions
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As a YNAB coach, I love empowering people to take control of their finances and achieve their goals. Seeing the transformation as they shift from financial stress to confidence is incredibly rewarding. By teaching effective budgeting techniques and offering personalized support, I help clients build a healthier relationship with money.

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Bobbi Olson

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La Habra, California, United States
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All About The Budget
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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!

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Retirees
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Amanda Perez

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Corona, California, United States
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Amplified Budget
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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…

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Couples
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Shawn Squire

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Maryland, United States
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Dedicated YNAB coach for individuals and couples seeking financial mastery. I specialize in empowering those eager to learn effective budgeting techniques and the intricacies of YNAB tools. My coaching focuses on the nuts and bolts of data analysis, helping you harness YNAB for insightful financial decision-making.

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Couples
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Mika Marcondes de Freitas

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Campinas, Brazil
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Not Mad Yet
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I'm an ordinary person. I attribute my successes to simply taking my dreams seriously and intentionally pursuing them, along with excellent tools like YNAB, which have helped me align my actions with my goals. I've learned how to access and use these tools, and now I can teach you, too.

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Ryan Page

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Backpocket CPA
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I help entrepreneurs organize their finances through outsourced CFO services, cleaning and maintaining bookkeeping, and budget coaching. Let’s chat and see if we’re a good fit!

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Couples
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Stephanie Berman

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Pacific Northwest, United States
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Your Neurodivergent Money Coach
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Variable Income
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Michelle Anderson

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San Diego, California, USA
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Budgeting with Mitch
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I am a full-time policy wonk that is a YNAB coach on the side simply because I am such a fan of the method. I love helping people reach a moment in their financial journey where they are able to spend their money, stress and shame free!

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Variable Income
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Anita O’Neal

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Dallas, Texas, United States
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Powerful People Plan
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As a Certified Financial Planner® and CPA, I make budgets simple for small business owners. I turn complicated numbers into clear steps you can follow. With 15 years of experience, I'll help you develop simple, effective financial habits that benefit both your personal wallet and your business accounts.

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Variable Income
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Zenia McLaughlin

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Bishop, California, United States
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Sacred Connection Journeys
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I work with people who want to make space for something new to happen with their money. We’ll start with an expansive conversation about the “energy of money” and its purpose in your life as we set up your budget in YNAB. From there, new possibilities are sure to emerge.

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Couples
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Kacy Smith

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San Diego, California, United States
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Kacy Smith Corp.
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Kacy is a Money Coach, Expert YNAB Coach, and Profit First Professional with over 10 years of experience. She helps individuals, couples, and entrepreneurs improve their awareness and cash flow through daily money management, easy budgeting, and Profit First. Kacy focuses on helping six-figure families build the life they want!

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Couples
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Marian Carroll

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Morris County, New Jersey, United States
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The Budget Workshop
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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.

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Carrie Hayes

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Better Budgets
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I’m a budgeting & personal finance coach. I specialize in YNAB for small businesses and professionals. However, all budgeters are welcome. My approach uses emotional engineering to ensure you succeed at YNAB and budgeting. I have a masters degree in designing flows that will help you stack up money wins.

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Chris Harcksen-Lucero

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Turlock, California, United States
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Beyond the Number$
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Wearing two hats, fight paramedic & financial coach, I have seen how quickly life can change. I help other first responders and frontline workers build financial resiliency so they can reduce stress and live their best life. I'm ready to help you too.

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Chelsea Alventosa

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Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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The YNAB Coach
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If you need help with figuring out where your money is going, managing your day-to-day cash flow and figuring out what to do when your next paycheck hits, I’m your gal. Let me help you finally stop panic-refreshing your bank account on pay day!

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Life Transitions
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Sareeta Lopez

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Sareeta is a queer, neurodivergent trauma-informed financial coach, certified through the Trauma of Money program in addition to YNAB. Natural communicator and masterful teacher, Sareeta’s insights come from both professional teacher training and personal lived experience.

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Variable Income
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Jen Fuhler

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Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
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Money is all about storytelling. I am a college English and literature professor who works with individuals and families to better understand the stories impacting their finances, decisions, and goals. My coaching focuses on active listening and offering perspective to help clients meet goals.

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Life Transitions
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Andrew Parks

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St Charles, Illinois, United States
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Momentum Strategic Advisors
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Managing small business finances shouldn't be stressful (or done alone!) I help solo entrepreneurs, small teams and non-profits align their cash plan with the organization's purpose. I'll bring my experience in business, NFPs, and accounting, and together, we'll build financial clarity and confidence for your org.

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Variable Income
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Shabbar Kassam

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London, UK
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I'm a firm believer that money stresses and worries come from a lack of clarity and intention in the way we approach money. Whatever your level of wealth, a budget that works for you, giving you clear direction on your finances can propel you to new heights.

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Couples
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Jeff Merrell

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Sandy, Utah, United States
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Wise Money Mentor
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You crave greater clarity, control, and confidence with your finances, and I know how to help you get there. Want proof? Check out the video testimonials on my website to hear about my impact on clients, and try out coaching for yourself – the first session is free (1 hr)!

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Couples
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Nick Kaylor

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McKinney, Texas, United States
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Budget Better LLC
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Nick, a husband and dad to 3 young kids, coaches software teams by day and budgeters by night (and weekends). Life evolves and so should our budgets. Nick’s goal is to make asking for help No Big Deal as people figure out budgeting with YNAB and their financial priorities.

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Kat Sklar

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Portland, Oregon, United States
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The Friendly Spreadsheet LLC
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I’m a CPA, spreadsheet enthusiast, and fan of helping people find processes that fit THEM. I’m especially excited to work with fellow small business owners, especially if you identify as a creative or ‘not a numbers person’. In addition to traditional coaching, I offer half hour tech support sessions.

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Variable Income
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Annette Althuizen

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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
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Janine Adams

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St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Peace of Mind Spending
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YNAB changed my life and I'd love to help it change yours too. I can help you figure out your priorities so you can make choices around your money based on what's important to you. YNAB is a fantastic tool for that and I'm here to guide you.

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Retirees
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Anita Dombovari

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Denver, Colorado, United States
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High Level Coaching
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I'll help you gain control over your spending so you save more money for the things you love. We'll optimize your YNAB so you can buy a home, save for an emergency fund, get out of debt, and pay cash for that next vacation.

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Variable Income
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Louise Love

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San Francisco, California, United States
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Louise Love Coaching
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I'm an ICF-credentialed transformational life coach and YNAB enthusiast. With a passion for personal finance and years of YNAB experience, I'm here to guide you in mastering your money management skills. Let's embark on a journey towards financial empowerment and a healthier relationship with your finances!

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Retirees
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Emelia Benitez

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Waxahachie, Texas, United States
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Emilian Services, LLC.
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Nobody has time for financial clutter and disorganization. As your budget coach, I will help you align your everyday spending decisions with your priorities and get your financial house in order. YNAB has changed our family finances, and it can do it for you too.

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Susan B.

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Florida, United States
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Getting Out from Going Under Publishing
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I'm a recovering compulsive debtor and spender. Since 2010, I've helped others who suffer from this addiction develop their spending plan and learn how to work with it using YNAB. I also offer YNAB troubleshooting and YNAB "Do It For You" services.

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Jessica Koch

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Koch Legal & Financial Solutions
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I am a Certified YNAB coach, graduate of the Financial Coach Academy, licensed financial advisor, and former family lawyer. I specialize in helping newly single people get their financial lives back in order.

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Variable Income
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Lindsey Ciarrocca

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Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Exuberant Elephant
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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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Aaron Campbell

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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Fiscal Therapy
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My passion is teaching people how to better their understand their business so that they may sleep soundly. My nearly decade long experience with YNAB alongside my skills developed in manufacturing, cashflow management, and corporate finance will help you to gain clarity and direction in your business.

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Small Business Owners
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Mary Boules

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Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
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Merry On A Budget
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I will walk along side you to help you create your personalized budget that works for your unique situation. My bigger mission is to bridge the gap between financial literacy and real-world application, making money management a less daunting -even enjoyable- task.

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Leyda Cordova

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Cary, North Carolina, United States
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How much does it cost to be you? Don't panic if you don't know. I can help you get the numbers to this deceptively simple question as we work together. I'll also prompt you to consider your money and your unique priorities to reflect your real values in your budget.

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Kelly W. Barber

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Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States
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KWB & CO
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Hi Y'all! I'm a small business owner and small business development counselor helping rural entrepreneurs start/grow/save their businesses. I'm excited to add Budget Counseling to my tool box to support my micro-enterprises (Mom and Pops!) On a personal note, I'm a TraFooWinKie! What?!! Travel, Food, Wine Junkie!

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Variable Income
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Michelle Yaciuk

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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My Family's Budget
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Do I know what it is like to have variable income?! Absolutely! Have I come from a place where money has been super tight to a place where I almost have no real money stresses - you bet. I'm here to help and support you in creating your best financial life.

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Variable Income
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Coyote Jackson

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California, United States
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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.

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Variable Income
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Scott Stillman

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Clear Lake, Texas, United States
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Scott Stillman
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I am YOUR Financial Coach. From Budgeting and Investments to Insurance and Planning, talk to me for help charting your financial path. I own a Financial Planning Practice with 20+ years of helping people fight off the pirates and weather the storms in their financial life.

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Dawn Koplitz

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Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States
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Sign of Money
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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.

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Michael Collison

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Your Fire Journey
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If money was no object, would you do what you're doing now? I'm a financial independence coach that use YNAB to unplug from the financial "matrix" and chart your own course towards a better financial future.

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Taj Chiu

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Pasadena, California, United States
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Taj Johnson Chiu Coaching
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Coaching is a partnership between you and me. We go exploring together in your world. We find the things that are working, and the things that aren't, and then we search around for ways to improve them. We talk, we explore, we experiment. It's fun!

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Traci Shanklin

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Unlocking Financial Wellbeing
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I have over two decades of experience in the investment business and have a passion for helping people achieve their financial goals. I have created a powerful and unique approach to help you truly examine, analyze, and change your money story and find financial peace of mind.

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Retirees
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AJ Frenzel

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St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
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MoneyDoula Coaching
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Coach, hand holder, real human person.

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Matt Lenhart

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Matt Lenhart Coaching
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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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Jan Tell

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Grand Island, Nebraska, United States
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Jan Tell is a retired Integration Specialist, with an interest in innovative educational opportunities. Discovering the creative company of YNAB in 2017, she joined the beta group of coaching in 2021 which made her a certified YNAB coach.

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Darío Martínez

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Sal de la Olla
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¿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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