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What is a Sinking Fund & How To Set One Up

Jesse Mecham

April 11, 2023

What is a sinking fund? It's when you set aside a money each month to prepare for non-monthly expenses. Learn how to set one up!

How YNAB Makes Tax Time Easier for Freelancers

Guest Author

February 23, 2023

Are you a freelancer who's tired of feeling disorganized at tax time? Use YNAB to easily track your income and organize deductions.

A Variable & Non-Monthly Expense List for Your Budget

Rachel Wong

February 1, 2023

Wondering how to budget for variable or non-monthly expenses? We've got a list to get you started toward total control over your money.

How to Manage Money With Irregular Income

Todd Curtis

January 25, 2023

Wondering how to budget with irregular income? The highs are high and the lows are low. Gain financial control when money is unpredictable.

The Five-Minute YNAB Routine

Kat Hickey

January 6, 2023

Ever wondered how often to check YNAB? We've laid out a routine that's sure to be successful, and it starts with just five minutes.

Get On Board With Priority-Based Budgeting

Jesse Mecham

January 5, 2023

Priority-based budgeting requires figuring out what matters to you and why. Spend smarter by aligning your budget with your values.

10 Ways to Get a Month Ahead on Bills

Rachel Wong

January 4, 2023

How can you get a month ahead on bills? Learn how to have a pile of money waiting for bills rather than the other way around.

How to Stress Less About Money: 4 Simple Rules

Rachel Wong

January 3, 2023

For those who have tried organizing your finances and failed, it's not you: it's your method. Learn how to stress less with YNAB's 4 Rules.

How to Stick to a Budget: Proven Budgeting Habits

Rachel Wong

January 2, 2023

Looking for tips on how to stick to a budget? Sometimes that's the hardest part. We'll lay out six habits for lasting budgeting success.

Habit-Building: Change Your Money Mindset Printable & Beyond

Ashley Lapato

December 29, 2022

Organize your finances and your life with these helpful habit-building tips and our free Change Your Money Mindset printable workbook.

Hiding Gifts When Sharing a Budget

Rachel Wong

December 6, 2022

Keep the element of surprise alive by hiding gifts while sharing a budget. Here's how to keep your presents a secret until they're unwrapped!

My Top 3 Personal Money Challenges

Mark Butler

November 3, 2022

Changing the way you manage money can be tricky. Learn how to overcome the top 3 personal budgeting challenges that may be holding you back.

Quarterly Checkup: How Healthy Are Your Finances?

Jesse Mecham

September 29, 2022

Learn why you should review your personal budget on a quarterly basis, and how that data can help you budget more accurately!

Beautify Your Budget with Emojis

Meghan Godby

September 7, 2022

Your budget doesn’t have to be boring. Adding emojis to your budget is quick and fun—and can actually be really helpful.

5 Budgeting Myths and Misconceptions

Todd Curtis

August 22, 2022

Who ever said a budget can't be flexible? You need a budget that changes as your life circumstances change.

How to Turn Your Budget into a To-Do List

Meghan Godby

August 9, 2022

I was a failed adopter of planners, Post-it notes, and productivity apps until I realized that my YNAB budget can double as a to-do list.

What Is Zero-Based Budgeting?

Jesse Mecham

July 25, 2022

A zero based budget is about the most boring, uneventful thing you can possibly imagine with your money. It’s so simple, anyone can do it.

How Many YNAB Categories Should I Have?

Kelly Ross

June 27, 2022

Wondering how many YNAB categories you should have? There's no right answer, but the best rule of thumb is to keep it simple!

“Not Guilty” Budget Splurges

Ashley McCann

June 21, 2022

Living on a budget doesn't mean being restricted in spending. We asked, you told: shame-free budget splurges worth every penny.

Organize Your Budget, Organize Your Life

Ashley Gutierrez Siler

June 8, 2022

Organize your budget (and your life) with subcategories. Plan big life events, track spending more closely, and cut costs with more detail.

How to Create a Bare-Bones Budget in YNAB

Rachel Wong

June 6, 2022

Feeling stressed with rising prices? Use YNAB to make a bare bones budget to survive and thrive for the future.

Spending Plan vs. Budget: What’s the Difference?

Rachel Wong

May 18, 2022

Not sure about the difference between a spending plan vs. a budget? Here's what you need to know in order to spend money without the guilt.

8 Myths About Reconciliation in YNAB

Marisa Harder-Chapman

May 17, 2022

Reconciliation is a big boring word for a helpful little task. Learn all about reconciliation in YNAB and why it's important to do regularly.

9 Tiny Habits to Help You Stick to a Budget

Rachel Wong

May 9, 2022

Want your money to really work for you? You have to change the way you think about money to actually be able to stick to a budget.

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