YNABing

How to Do the More Money Challenge With a Partner

Doing the More Money Challenge with a partner? Here are some tips if you find yourself joining the challenge with your other half.

A Decade Into YNAB: Here’s Why My Wife and I Are Still Thankful

YNAB Isn’t a Mint Alternative—It’s Better

With Mint, you were an armchair quarterback. With YNAB, you're the head coach of a team with unlimited potential. Manage your money to greatness.

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Surprise Expenses

How some preparation and a small change in your mindset can help you love how you spend your money, even for unexpected emergencies.

Why A Faithful Mint User Switched to YNAB

YNAB showed us how important awareness still is for our spending, even though we are well beyond paycheck-to-paycheck living.

How to Migrate from Mint to YNAB (and Actually Feel Good About It)

Switch from Mint to YNAB with ease. Build better habits and start feeling good about your money today.

How to Choose a Money Management Strategy

Stop searching: here's a zero-based budgeting strategy for people who don't want to cut out things they love.

How to Craft a Simple Weekly Spending Template

Get started on a free plan for a weekly budget template that meets your needs while keeping your financial goals in sight.

Impulse Buying: How to Splurge Without Sabotaging Your Budget

Stop impulse buys from wrecking your finances without sacrificing joy. The YNAB Method isn't about cutting back, it's about planning ahead!

How to Budget for Periodic Expenses

What are periodic expenses? They're the natural predator of most monthly budgets. Learn to easily conquer these infrequent money monsters.

The Cash Envelope System (with Printable Workbook)

Download our printable workbook to help you set up a cash envelope system. We also have an easier digital alternative for managing money!

What is a Sinking Fund & How To Set One Up

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!

The Five-Minute YNAB Routine

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.

10 Ways to Get a Month Ahead on Bills

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

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

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.

What Is Zero-Based Budgeting?

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?

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

Organize Your Budget, Organize Your Life

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

8 Myths About Reconciliation in YNAB

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

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.

Cost Cutting With YNAB Reports

Achieving your financial goals often requires some sacrifices. Find out how budget reports can help you identify cost cutting opportunities.

3 Common Money Mistakes

Lying to your budget is an easy money mistake to make. Improve your finances and your stress level with honesty about your spending.

7 Budgeting Challenges in the First Three Months

If you're just starting out, you're no stranger to budgeting challenges. Check out these tips to help you stick to a budget and save more!