What I Watch, Listen to, and Recommend
A curated collection of the channels, podcasts, and resources that have shaped how I think about money — and that I recommend to clients regularly.
Money & Emotions
Stop Trying to Spend Less Money
The title alone stopped me. This YNAB post reframes the entire budgeting conversation: the goal was never to spend less, it's to spend intentionally. It's one of the clearest explanations I've found of why guilt-driven budgeting doesn't actually work — and what to do instead.
Read →Untangling Behavioral Finance and Psychology in Financial Planning
A research-backed look at why we make the financial decisions we do, even when we know better. If you've ever felt stuck in a pattern with money you can't quite explain, this article is a really honest look at the psychological forces underneath it. More accessible than it sounds, I promise.
Read →Money and Emotions: Navigating the Psychological Landscape of Personal Finance
A thoughtful, grounded read on how emotions show up in our financial lives. It's more substantive than a typical blog post and more approachable than an academic paper. Good for anyone who wants to start naming what they actually feel about money before trying to change it.
Read →The Channels I Watch
YNAB
YNAB Official
One of my favorite aspects of YNAB is how many resources they provide entirely for free. They have a massive library of videos offering insights, tips, and tricks for using their software. Whether you want to attempt it on your own or use it as a supplement after our sessions, their official channel has a lot to offer.
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Spencer Johnson
It's incredibly important to start any conversation about credit cards by establishing the importance of paying them off in full and on time every single month—paying off credit card debt is a goal I'm eager to help clients focus on and achieve. But this is, to me, the fun section of finances. I enjoy learning about the perks and advantages of handling credit cards responsibly, and Spencer's videos offer a really clear breakdown of the nuances of the credit card world.
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Daniel Braun
Daniel Braun was one of the first credit card and personal finance channels I stumbled across. His videos explain topics in a clear, concise, and easy-to-digest format—perfect for learning about the best high-yield savings accounts or basic budgeting strategies. Be sure to check out his Personal Finance playlist!
Visit Channel →Worth a Listen
Budget Nerds with Ben & Ernie
One of the official podcasts by YNAB—it's definitely in the weeds for budget nerds, but an enjoyable listen nonetheless! Ben and Ernie nerd out about all things YNAB to help you get good with money. They share helpful money tips, reflect on their own YNAB journeys, and celebrate your YNAB wins.
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Washington Wise by Charles Schwab
I won't lie, this podcast can be fairly dry—but sometimes that's what conversations around economics and investing need to be. Host Mike Townsend looks at news and policies from Washington that impact investors from a non-partisan lens, and offers actionable ideas for your portfolio.
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Planet Money (NPR)
What is any podcast list without an NPR show? NPR's long-running explainer podcast explores the forces that shape our lives and how it all ties back to the economy. Don't just understand the economy—understand the larger systems your finances exist inside.
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Frequent Miler on the Air
This one is the deep dive for credit card points and miles nerds. The same disclaimer applies: credit cards are a tool that should always be paid off in full and on time every month. Frequent Miler is all about getting the most out of the points and miles game.
Listen →Websites Worth Bookmarking
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
The government agency that actually advocates for consumers. They offer a multitude of completely free tools to help with personal finance, including how to understand credit reports and how to tackle debt, just to name a few. The CFPB Your Money, Your Goals Toolkit is a fantastic place to start—download the PDF and search for the topic you need help with!
Your Money, Your Goals Toolkit →YNAB Free Workshops
YNAB offers entirely free live workshops! If one-on-one coaching doesn't feel like the right fit at this moment, these workshops are a great way to get familiar with YNAB on your own.
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