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The YNAB Podcast

Jesse Mecham

What's the Alternative?

APR 22, 20248 MIN
The YNAB Podcast

What's the Alternative?

APR 22, 20248 MIN

Description

Jesse reviews the Four Rules and takes issue with those who say, "yeah must be nice to have extra money to make a plan with... everything I make is spoken for." It's true, there are some people who have a legitimate income problem. But this argument often becomes an excuse to not actually make plans for your money, to not try to follow the rules and start to get ahead on your expenses. After all, what's the alternative?

 

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