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How Much Car Can I Afford? What the Calculators Won’t Tell You | YNAB

Erin Lowell

November 22, 2021

Wondering how much car you can afford? Sure, you can use a calculator based on averages, but it doesn't tell you the whole story.

Deep Thoughts: Deep Work Summary

Jesse Mecham

November 18, 2021

A Deep Work summary as it relates to budgeting. Find greater success by learning to avoid distractions and master focused concentration.

How To Pay Off $20,000 Car Loan Fast: 4 Simple Tips

YNAB

November 2, 2021

Amanda found herself with a $20,000 car loan, and she didn't love the feeling. Find out how she paid off her car loan fast with 4 quick tips.

Money and Mental Health: Budgeting as Self-Care

Ashley McCann

July 21, 2021

Like it or not, money and mental health are closely linked. Let’s look at how to simplify life’s complicated emotions with basic budgeting.

Budgeting for Bling: How to Save for an Engagement Ring

Ashley McCann

July 7, 2021

The cost of an engagement ring depends on your budget, your priorities, and your preferences. Learn how to save for an engagement ring.

Money Lessons I Learned From My Dad

Jesse Mecham

June 18, 2021

Once I had kids, Father’s Day became a time to reflect on the gifts that my dad gave me in the form of life lessons that related to finance.

How to Create a Wedding Budget in YNAB

Ashley McCann

May 31, 2021

Getting married is an exciting, emotional—and potentially expensive—event. Learn three different ways to create a wedding budget in YNAB.

6 Money Lessons I Wish I Had Learned As a Newlywed

Rachel Wong

May 12, 2021

When I first got married, money was a hot topic, full of accusing looks and thorny fights. Now? We've hit our groove. Here's what I learned.

Learn How We Paid For Our Wedding in Cash

Rachel Wong

May 6, 2021

Katie and Matt wanted to get out of debt, but it felt next to impossible. Then suddenly, everything changed.

30 Affordable Ways to Treat Yourself

Rachel Wong

February 24, 2021

When we want a little pampering, it doesn’t have to be a pricey day-at-the-spa affair. Here are 30 affordable ideas to practice self care.

50 Cheap Gift Ideas for Christmas 2020

Rachel Wong

December 2, 2020

We’ve assembled a list of 50 cheap gift ideas that are $30 or less—they're budget-friendly yet oh-so original. Happy gifting!

We Saved Over $27,000 in Cash for Our Wedding

Erin Gobler

November 30, 2020

Alanna and her fiancé's credit card debt had crept into the thousands. And, with their wedding approaching, they felt overwhelmed.

How to Save Money When Buying a Car

Matt Watson

August 17, 2020

Four under-the-radar tips that will save you time (which is money!) and money (which is also money!) when purchasing your next vehicle.

I’m Planning a Wedding and I Make $65,340/Year

A YNABer Somewhere

July 17, 2020

YNAB Money Snapshots: see the budget of a recently engaged supply chain manager in Missouri making $65,340 a year and paying for her wedding in cash.

6 Things You Can Add to Your Budget for Better Sleep

Rachel Wong

May 28, 2020

Not sleeping as well as you want to? There are things you can do for free and not-free to help you sleep better.

16 Tips for Working From Home With Kids

Carrie Ann

March 20, 2020

Wondering how to work from home with kids? Here are 16 strategies to set you and your family up for success.

How I Bought a Peloton and Paid Cash

Rachel Wong

February 24, 2020

A new peloton costs upward of $2K plus a monthly subscription. See how one of our support reps bought hers and paid in cold, hard, cash.

How I Lost 26 Pounds and Made $365

Kelly Ross

January 15, 2020

When Kelly started her fitness journey, she wasn't expecting the habits she learned from budgeting to pay off quite so literally.

16 Free (or Almost Free) Gift Ideas

Rachel Wong

December 12, 2019

Budget a little tight this Christmas? Check out our list of 16 low-cost or no-cost gift ideas that are big on heart and light on the budget.

What Makes You Feel Rich?

Rachel Wong

November 5, 2019

What makes you feel rich? Owning a Rolls Royce? Paying with a heavy credit card? Driving up to your huge house through a gated driveway? Hogwash.

Is Your Money Stress Making You Sick?

Rachel Wong

September 20, 2019

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?

4 Easy Steps to Plan a Wedding Budget

Shannon Marie

February 19, 2019

Don’t assume you’ll get a tax return, a bonus, a raise or money from your family. You need real numbers so you can really plan.

5 Ways to Teach Your Kids Gratitude This Christmas

Ben Barlowe

December 18, 2018

Ideas for establishing some meaningful family traditions that capture all of the Christmas magic without focusing on presents.

The YNAB Holiday Gift Guide

Shannon Marie

December 7, 2018

Skip the crowds at the mall and log out of Amazon because we’ve compiled a short, holiday gift guide that’s sure to have something for everyone!

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Don't spend (life) frivolously. Manage your money in a way that makes every day a little more meaningful.

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30 Affordable Ways to Treat Yourself

What the Enneagram Can Teach You About How You Handle Money

10 Budget-Friendly Date Ideas

Other resources…

20 Affordable or Minimal Holiday Gift Ideas

20 Affordable or Minimal Holiday Gift Ideas

Where Did My Money Go?

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How Much Car Can I Afford? What the Calculators Won’t Tell You | YNAB

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How To Pay Off $20,000 Car Loan Fast: 4 Simple Tips

Money and Mental Health: Budgeting as Self-Care

Budgeting for Bling: How to Save for an Engagement Ring

Money Lessons I Learned From My Dad

How to Create a Wedding Budget in YNAB

6 Money Lessons I Wish I Had Learned As a Newlywed

Learn How We Paid For Our Wedding in Cash

30 Affordable Ways to Treat Yourself

50 Cheap Gift Ideas for Christmas 2020

We Saved Over $27,000 in Cash for Our Wedding

How to Save Money When Buying a Car

I’m Planning a Wedding and I Make $65,340/Year

6 Things You Can Add to Your Budget for Better Sleep

16 Tips for Working From Home With Kids

How I Bought a Peloton and Paid Cash

How I Lost 26 Pounds and Made $365

16 Free (or Almost Free) Gift Ideas

What Makes You Feel Rich?

Is Your Money Stress Making You Sick?

4 Easy Steps to Plan a Wedding Budget

5 Ways to Teach Your Kids Gratitude This Christmas

The YNAB Holiday Gift Guide

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