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How to Feel 100% Happy About Your New Car

Erin Lowell

August 8, 2018

The night before my purchase, I had a good, long think about what I really wanted in a vehicle. Here’s what I came up with.

June 25th: Christmas Is Expensive Awareness Day

Shannon Marie

June 25, 2018

This year, give your credit card (and anxiety) a break. Relax with your family and friends knowing that your festivities are totally planned and paid for.

Five Mother’s Day Gifts Under $40

Shannon Marie

May 9, 2018

If you’ve not yet scored the perfect Mother’s Day gift, then check out these five ideas—ranging from free to $40, something for every budget!

$8,000 in 8 Months for a Dream Ceremony in Paris

Shannon Marie

March 23, 2018

With their tenth anniversary approaching, Veronica and Drew decided that it was about time that they had some beautiful wedding photos.

How Can I Set Money Aside for Christmas?

Shannon Marie

January 30, 2018

Want to have a stress-free Christmas when it comes to buying gifts? Here's how to set money aside for Christmas, starting now.

Keep the Grinch Away This Holiday With FICO’s Anti-Fraud Tips

YNAB

December 18, 2017

Higher sales volume during the holiday season also means a greater risk of credit card fraud. And this year, credit card fraud risk is higher than usual ...

Five Tips to Avoid Holiday “Deals”

Shannon Marie

December 4, 2017

If you’re feeling the stress of a thousand twinkly lights beating down on you, take heart. Your budget can get you through this season...

5 Steps to Pay For Your Wedding

Lindsey Burgess

October 14, 2017

Planning a wedding and trying to figure out how to manage the money with your partner? Hear one couple's story of how they did just that.

8 Ways to Feel Wealthy On A Budget

Shannon Marie

July 6, 2017

Feeling deprived is optional! With the right attitude and a little bit of strategically-allocated fun money, you can have plenty of fun on a budget.

Happy Fourth of July!

Lindsey Burgess

June 30, 2017

This Fourth of July, we’ve got a tune that’ll inspire you to shine—with the power of budgeting. So sing your heart out, hairbrush microphone optional …

The Best Wedding Gift Ever?

Lindsey Burgess

June 23, 2017

If fighting about money is the #1 predictor of divorce (and it is), have we got a wedding gift for you ... plus, printables to help you gift in style.

4 Rules For Buying A New-To-You Car

Guest Author

April 6, 2017

Buying a car—the research, the hunt, the wheeling and dealing, the purchase—is an entire process. Here's how to do it right.

2 Rules You Need to Know When Buying a Car In Cash

Jesse Mecham

March 30, 2017

You can buy a car with cash. It won't happen by accident. It won't happen without effort, but it is a realistic and worthwhile goal.

Are You Feeling The Christmas Spirit?

Lindsey Burgess

January 24, 2017

You will not believe how much more you will enjoy the holidays when you have the money sitting in the bank waiting to make Christmas magic!

A Love Letter To My Budget At Christmas

Lindsey Burgess

December 23, 2016

I know I’m not always good about expressing my feelings, but it is Christmastime, and I'm especially aware of all the good things in my life.

Ways To Avoid Holiday Credit Card Debt/Regret

Lindsey Burgess

November 28, 2016

You can minimize—even eliminate—holiday-induced credit card debt. Here are a few ideas, I’ve been mulling over this year...

Thank You Notes: YNAB Edition

Lindsey Burgess

November 24, 2016

In honor of Thanksgiving, I asked the YNAB team to get a little more specific about some of the things they were thankful for.

Want To Be A Better Budgeter? Count Your Blessings

Jesse Mecham

November 23, 2016

Anything you can do to help yourself feel more gratitude will make you more content. The more content you are the better your budget will be!

Cars And The Identities That Drive Them

Jesse Mecham

July 8, 2016

As you are shopping for a car or any big purchase, ask yourself, “What message am I sending? Am I doing it on purpose? And why?”

How To Plan A Wedding On A Budget

Jesse Mecham

July 6, 2016

If you are getting married, if your daughter is getting married, if you have a daughter—in all of these scenarios—you need a wedding budget.

January vs. December

Jesse Mecham

January 26, 2016

January is the antithesis of December. Think about it. December is all about the spending. And January is all about opening that credit card bill. I'm mostly speaking to those of you that maybe weren't following the YNAB way in 2015, or let the holiday spirit get the best of you.

Beware Rapidly Changing Priorities (aka Black Friday)

Jesse Mecham

November 25, 2015

You, yes, you, always need a budget, but I find it especially important on Black Friday. Whether or not you partake in the madness that is Black Friday, I hope you’ll think about the real danger behind the frenzy: your rapidly changing priorities.

How YNAB changed me.

Erin Lowell

October 14, 2014

I went from borrower to a saver after learning how to align my money with my priorities. It changed everything.

How I Handled the Unexpected Death of My Car

Erin Lowell

May 9, 2014

Everyone has to replace a car at some point. Before YNAB, this would have been an absolute crisis. Now, it’s just a bump in the road.

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