Psychology of Money

The Best Episodes from the YNAB Podcast: 25 of Our Favorites

Whether you're new to budgeting, a seasoned budgeter, or just want to hear staff picks, here are our favorite episodes from the YNAB podcast.

Ashley McCann

June 9, 2021

What Your Personality Type Says About Your Finances

Ever wondered what makes some people spenders and other savers? Ian Morgan Cron explains how your Enneagram Type shapes your finances.

Ian Morgan Cron

March 10, 2021

9 Takeaways From People Who Don’t Stress About Finances

76% of those surveyed reported little to no financial stress last year. So what are their secrets to financial zen?

Rachel Wong

February 8, 2021

6 Myths That Could Be Holding You Back Financially

We had the best of intentions, but it always goes off the rails. What if the real problem was that we've bought into lies that keep us stuck?

Rachel Wong

December 15, 2021

12 Best Personal Finance Episodes from the YNAB Podcast

We've laid out 12 of the best episodes of the YNAB podcast that are all about personal finance and growing in your money mindset.

Rachel Wong

September 4, 2020

What the Enneagram Can Teach You About How You Handle Money

Each Enneagram type handles money a little differently. See the challenges and tips based on your type to help you understand your money management style.

Sarajane Case

July 20, 2020

Is All Debt Bad Debt?

Debt isn't that bad, right? Wrong. It's not about the math, it's about the actual cost of debt and how it robs you of opportunity.

Jesse Mecham

April 4, 2022

Learn How to Stay Out of Debt

Want to stay out of debt? Treat zero like it's not an option. When you're serious about saying no, your brain starts working out another way.

Jesse Mecham

January 24, 2020

Is Your Money Stress Making You Sick?

Money consistently ranks as one of the biggest stressors of Americans. But what is it doing to your body? Is money stress making you sick?

Rachel Wong

September 20, 2019

What Should I Do With Extra Money?

Have you found yourself in the fortunate position of trying to decide what to do with extra money? Let's go through your best options.

Dave Crombleholme

June 25, 2019

Spend and Save: Master Guilt-Free Spending

Striking the balance between when to spend and save is tricky. Learn to align your spending to your values and give up the guilt of spending.

Reema Al-Zaben

February 23, 2022

Your Bank Balance Blind Spot

Beware. If you make financial decisions based on your bank balance (instead of your budget categories), you’re operating with a blind spot.

Shannon Marie

January 22, 2019

Four Reasons Why Buying Later Is Greater

Pleasure in the moment is great, but not if it’s at the expense of your long-term happiness. Delayed gratification leads financial success.

Shannon Marie

December 26, 2018

When the Money Itself Becomes a Priority, Watch Out

It might feel good to see that big balance sitting there in the bank, but stick with your budget—your plan—to use that money for emergencies.

Shannon Marie

November 7, 2018

Keep Your Budget Simple & Avoid Decision Fatigue

One of the biggest benefits of budgeting is peace of mind—a huge perk when you consider we only have so much cognitive energy.

Shannon Marie

August 22, 2018

Time Is Money, Spend It Wisely

Does your to-do ist stress you out? Form this one, simple habit, and you'll never worry about time-management, again! It's a lot like budgeting ...

Jacob Lewis

August 20, 2018

Beware of the Debt Magnet

Make a rule that will save you an enormous amount of stress and money: you can buy anything you want, as long as you budget for it first.

Shannon Marie

April 30, 2018

You Can Stop Stressing About Money

You’ll never experience a greater shopping high than spending money that you’ve planned to spend. There’s absolutely no shopping hangover. No guilt.

Shannon Marie

January 1, 2018

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Psychology of Money

The Best Episodes from the YNAB Podcast: 25 of Our Favorites

What Your Personality Type Says About Your Finances

9 Takeaways From People Who Don’t Stress About Finances

6 Myths That Could Be Holding You Back Financially

12 Best Personal Finance Episodes from the YNAB Podcast

What the Enneagram Can Teach You About How You Handle Money

Is All Debt Bad Debt?

Learn How to Stay Out of Debt

Is Your Money Stress Making You Sick?

What Should I Do With Extra Money?

Spend and Save: Master Guilt-Free Spending

Your Bank Balance Blind Spot

Four Reasons Why Buying Later Is Greater

When the Money Itself Becomes a Priority, Watch Out

Keep Your Budget Simple & Avoid Decision Fatigue

Time Is Money, Spend It Wisely

Beware of the Debt Magnet

You Can Stop Stressing About Money