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Money Stories

Money Stories

Talking about money is taboo? Not here. Read real stories from real people. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and most of all—you’ll feel understood.

Talking about money is taboo? Not here. Read real stories from real people. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and most of all—you’ll feel understood.

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She WAMed Her Way to the Grammys: A Swiftie’s Financial Fairytale With YNAB

Discover how a die-hard Swiftie won GRAMMY tickets and financed her dream trip with YNAB. Spoiler: she gets seated just one table away from Taylor Swift herself!

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How Brian and Leann Got Maui’d: A Second Chance at YNAB

Brian and Leann used YNAB to save for an amazing wedding and honeymoon, but the real win was the way the experience brought them closer together.

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Financial Freedom, Generosity, and the Power of YNAB: Eric’s Story

This is the story of how Eric A. used YNAB to donate a staggering 60% of their income in the first half of 2023 and found lasting peace and contentment along the way.

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How Two People Fell in Love Thanks to Budgeting

Rachel Wong
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February 7, 2020

This couple met in the unlikeliest of ways: through YNAB, a budgeting app. See how two budgeters manage finances together.

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“I Was That Girl”—The Turnaround Story of Dana Kay

Rachel Wong
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November 25, 2019

One woman's random act of kindness made her realize how far she had come in finally breaking the paycheck to paycheck cycle.

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How Budgeting Was the Secret to Finally Quit Smoking

Rachel Wong
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October 22, 2019

Melissa Schultz has smoked for as long as she can remember. Believe it or not, budgeting is what finally helped. Find out how.

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Laura Found Love & Paid Cash for a Tesla

Shannon Marie
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October 26, 2018

For nine years, Laura tried budgeting—with Quicken, Excel and Mint—and it just didn’t stick. But, with YNAB, it's her favorite hobby ...

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How Carsen Saved Three Months of Living Expenses

Shannon Marie
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February 23, 2018

Carsen went from being a guy with a couple hundred bucks in his savings account to having enough to buy a car in cash, if he really had to.

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