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Personal Finance

Personal Finance

Dig into the big picture with these personal finance topics for a holistic look at growing your wealth.

Dig into the big picture with these personal finance topics for a holistic look at growing your wealth.

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5 Healthy Money Habits

Want to transform your financial life? Focus on these small healthy money habits today, and the effects will compound for your future.

8 Ways Rich People Think Differently

Ever wondered how rich people think differently? See the key factors in how they built their wealth and start putting them into practice.

6 Myths That Could Be Holding You Back Financially

We had the best of intentions, but it always goes off the rails. What if the real problem was that we've bought into lies that keep us stuck?

18 Things You Need to Budget for as a Landlord

Mindy Jensen
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January 31, 2022

One of the best ways to lose money on a rental property is to not properly account for all of your expenses: here are 18 you shouldn't forget!

5 Healthy Money Habits

Ashley Lapato
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January 2, 2022

Want to transform your financial life? Focus on these small healthy money habits today, and the effects will compound for your future.

Your 2022 New Year Financial Resolutions Toolkit

Rachel Wong
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December 26, 2021

Ready to rock the new year? We've got a comprehensive toolkit so you can soar through your New Year financial resolutions with flying colors.

Make it a Habit: Start a New Habit in One Evening

Jesse Mecham
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December 22, 2021

My desired habit? To spend 5-10 minutes every night brainstorming ideas, creating a To Do list, and prioritizing the list. How did I do?

4 Benefits of Giving & Why It's Good for Your Budget

Rachel Wong
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December 20, 2021

Learn four benefits of giving, why it's good for your budget and your soul, and how to budget for giving when you don’t know where to start.

6 Myths That Could Be Holding You Back Financially

Rachel Wong
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December 15, 2021

We had the best of intentions, but it always goes off the rails. What if the real problem was that we've bought into lies that keep us stuck?

What to Do With a Windfall of Money

Matthew Amster-Burton
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December 6, 2021

Wondering what to do with a windfall of money? It's a great "problem" to have, but also an important question that requires some thinking.

Emotional Spending: Recognize and Avoid It

Ashley McCann
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December 2, 2021

Developing an awareness around the connection between your moods and your money helps you break the cycle of emotional spending. Learn how!

Is the FIRE Movement for You?

Rachel Wong
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November 9, 2021

If you want to reach financial independence with rocket booster power, having a FIRE budget to track and optimize your savings rate is key.

YNABing When You’re Barely Getting By

Erin Lowell
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October 6, 2021

Learning how to budget when you're broke is a daunting prospect. Gain control over your spending regardless of how much money you have.

My Kids Will Not Be Home Today: On the Mental Weight We Carry

Lindsey Burgess
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August 26, 2021

This season was HARD. At some point, I forgot what it felt to feel any other way than frustrated I wasn’t as productive as I planned to be...

3 Ways to Curb Your Spending Problem

Rachel Wong
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August 23, 2021

Do you have a money spending problem you want to stop? See three steps you can take to stop a money spending problem.

I’m a FinTech Exec in Silicon Valley—Here’s Why I Use YNAB

Rachel Wong
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August 13, 2021

Of all the people to know money inside and out, Daniel is it. But when it came to wrangling his own household finances, he was stressed.

Money and Mental Health: Budgeting as Self-Care

Ashley McCann
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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.

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Start Over

Rachel Wong
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June 11, 2021

We have more clarity than we've ever had before (and, more cash too?). So how do we make sure this moment doesn’t pass us by?

The Best Episodes from the YNAB Podcast: 25 of Our Favorites

Ashley McCann
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June 9, 2021

Whether you're new to budgeting, a seasoned budgeter, or just want to hear staff picks, here are our favorite episodes from the YNAB podcast.

6 (More) Tips for High-Income Earners Using YNAB

Daniel A. Chen
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May 28, 2021

When you’re a high-income earner, your financial life is likely more complex. Here's what I've learned about managing the complexity in YNAB.

How We Increased Our Net Worth by 303% in 18 Months

Rachel Wong
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May 19, 2021

Just 18 months ago, Krys was nearly $20K in debt and felt out of control with her finances. Today, she's at peace. Here's how she did it.

Is It Bad to Keep Money in a Savings Account?

Matthew Amster-Burton
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April 7, 2021

You might be feeling guilty when you glance at your checking account and see a large balance. Shouldn't that money be doing something else?

Study: Effects of the Student Loan Freeze

Rachel Wong
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March 12, 2021

See how the Federal student loan interest rate freeze has impacted borrowers and what they're doing with the extra money.

What Your Personality Type Says About Your Finances

Ian Morgan Cron
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March 10, 2021

Ever wondered what makes some people spenders and other savers? Ian Morgan Cron explains how your Enneagram Type shapes your finances.

5 Tips for High-Income Earners Using YNAB

Ivan Smirnov
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March 1, 2021

If you are a high-income earner or live in a high cost-of-living area, there are a few ways to optimize YNAB for your situation.

8 Ways YNAB Helped Us Survive a Year of Unemployment

Rebecca Schier-Akamelu
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February 22, 2021

My husband was laid off at the end of 2019. Despite our best efforts, neither of us secured a full-time job in 2020. Here's how we survived.

9 Takeaways From People Who Don’t Stress About Finances

Rachel Wong
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February 8, 2021

76% of those surveyed reported little to no financial stress last year. So what are their secrets to financial zen?

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