You Need a Budget by Jesse Mecham

Where I got It: Library
Format: Book
Literary Rating: 4 stars
Popularity Rating: 4 stars
Genre:  Self-Help/ Personal Finance
Audience: Adults of all ages
Publication Date: December 26, 2017
Publisher: Harper Business
Page Count: 224 pages

I have struggled with money my entire life. I'm pretty young, so my entire life is shorter than many, but it's still a long time to deal with the stress of finances. My husband, Alex, and I started using the You Need a Budget (YNAB) software last month and when I found out that the founder wrote a book, I knew I needed to check it out. I needed to hear from someone who has a healthy relationship with money, because that person doesn't exist in my family, nor my husband's. 

I've learned a lot from using the software, but I really enjoyed getting explanations and examples in the book. YNAB is based around 4 rules and seeing those rules broken down into not only bite sized pieces but with real life examples really helped get me in the right mindset. 

If you're struggling with money, whether it's paying your rent or saving for vacation, definitely give this book (or the YNAB podcast) a try. Mecham's ideas around money are very comforting in that it feels like you'll be ahead in no time!