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New to organizing your finances (or maybe new to YNAB?) Pop the bubbly, you’re here! Check out the most popular posts about how to be a better money manager.

New to organizing your finances (or maybe new to YNAB?) Pop the bubbly, you’re here! Check out the most popular posts about how to be a better money manager.

Learn the whys and hows of money management

New to YNAB? Start Here!

Learn how to use the YNAB Method, give every dollar a job, and set up your first categories with beginner videos and guides.

We’re a Spendfulness App Now. We Always Were.

It doesn’t feel like we made up spendfulness, it feels like we found it. Dan breaks down what it means for you (spoiler: a life well spent).

Top 10 Frequently Asked YNAB Questions

You've got questions, we've got answers. Here are the 10 most frequently asked questions from new YNABers.

How To Make a Budget (That You’ll Actually Use)

Shannon Marie
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June 2, 2017

OK, great. You made it here—to this post! You must be feeling fairly motivated to try out this budgeting thing. You also might be a little, or a lot, overwhelmed and anxious (common side effects of not having a budget). Don’t worry. You’ll feel better after you take a little thing that we refer to as action.

Find the Money First

Dave Crombleholme
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May 28, 2017

One night, I ate part of a 1984 Yamaha 1000cc motorbike. It wasn’t a very big part, mind you (just a throttle cable and part of its housing).

A Late Bloomer's Crash Course In Budgeting

YNAB
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May 23, 2017

We had no idea how to manage our money, much less get out of debt and grow our savings. But it's never too late...

How I Restart My Budget in YNAB

Erin Lowell
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February 22, 2017

All in all, the most time-consuming part of this exercise was the part I enjoyed most: rethinking my goals. Consider how a Fresh Start could help you re-focus.

5 Truths Revealed In A One-On-One Budget Coaching Session

Lindsey Burgess
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February 9, 2017

Getting control of her finances was the outcome of applying all the other coaching lessons and truly committing to her budget.

Budget Half Full: How to Turn A No Into A Yes

Lindsey Burgess
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February 7, 2017

I’m far more motivated to stick with a budget and make smart financial decisions, when my goals and dreams are what’s pushing me along.

A Guide To Knowing When You’ve Made It

Todd Curtis
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January 27, 2017

Analyzing your risk tolerance & setting a personal target for your Age of Money can help take your peace of mind to the next level.

Budgeting As A Verb

Todd Curtis
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January 17, 2017

Having a budget and budgeting are not the same thing. More about how they are different and why it matters.

4 Questions You Must Ask To Build A Successful Budget

Lindsey Burgess
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January 12, 2017

Use these four questions to build a plan for your money that is moving you closer to what you want in life.

What Does it Mean to Age Your Money?

Lindsey Burgess
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January 5, 2017

Aging Your Money means getting to a point where you're living on money that you earned last month. We'll show you how to do it!

10 Tips to Make and Stick to a Budget

Erin Lowell
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January 2, 2017

It isn’t that budgeting is so hard really, but making it stick can be another matter entirely. See our top tips that have proved successful!

What are True Expenses?

Jesse Mecham
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December 21, 2016

True Expenses in YNAB are non-monthly bills and expenses like auto insurance, holiday gifts, or a tuition bill.

What Budgeting Success Feels Like

Lindsey Burgess
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December 19, 2016

Carrie feels one hundred percent in control of her finances and—like never before—her future. And she continues to gain momentum...

It’s Time To Recharge

Jesse Mecham
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December 7, 2016

Slowing things down from time to time is important, to help you recharge and give everything you’ve got to whatever is next.

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What Should I Do Before I Start Budgeting?

Todd Curtis
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December 6, 2016

Decide what's important to you. Start by setting budgeting goals. It doesn’t matter what your goals are. It only matters that you have them.

The Rules Are The Magic

Todd Curtis
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December 5, 2016

Easily my favorite thing to do at YNAB is to talk to customers about their successes.

There Is No Such Thing As A Normal Month

Lindsey Burgess
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November 21, 2016

I was chatting with a friend the other day, and she was talking about how it had just been “one thing after the other this month.” A new HVAC system (ouch!), an unexpected payment due to her accountant (unexpected because she thought she’d paid it seven months ago!), and the dog had to have surgery.

Use Your Spending Trends As A Force For Good, Not Guilt

Jesse Mecham
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November 2, 2016

Just in case you missed it, we recently launched Reports. At some point, eventually, I promise we will stop screaming about it, but at this point, we are still pretty excited.

You Are The Expert and Your Budget Lives To Serve

Lindsey Burgess
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November 1, 2016

If you are looking for someone to tell you what to do with your money, there are no shortage of people waving their arms, jumping up and down and barking commands. And the internet.

How to Use YNAB Reports in Real Life

Lindsey Burgess
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October 25, 2016

Now that reports are here, (yay!) we want to help you get the most out of them. Sure, they are pretty to look at, but more importantly, all that glorious data can help you make more informed, meaningful decisions. Better decisions lead to better budgeting and more control.

What Is Your Budgeting Personality?

Jesse Mecham
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October 12, 2016

We're all budgeters, but there are many different ways to approach it. Some are certainly more unique than others.

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If You Are Drowning, Your Budgeting Spreadsheet Can't Help You

Lindsey Burgess
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October 7, 2016

It may look like there is no way that your money situation is going to get better, but YNAB works. It is the best thing you can do right now.

Finally! Scientific Proof: Budgeting Leads To Happiness

Lindsey Burgess
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September 30, 2016

As a faithful budgeter, who writes about money and priorities nearly every day, I have developed a lot of theories. Now science backs me up.

How to Outsource Your Budget

Jesse Mecham
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September 12, 2016

Recently, my good buddy, Mr. Money Mustache, featured me on his blog. One of the questions he asked me about was fitness, “How do you do the fitness thing? How do you fit it all in?” I have always loved fitness, but lately, I’ve been extra busy, not thinking about it nearly as much.

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