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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

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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.

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.

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.

Why Zero-Based Budgeting Works

Todd Curtis
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April 14, 2016

Zero-based budgeting reduces financial stress by eliminating uncertainty. Learn why giving every dollar a job creates clarity, confidence, and control.

If You Aren’t Changing Your Budget, You’re Doing It Wrong

Lindsey Burgess
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March 8, 2016

Change your budget as you need to. It will actually keep you going. Instead of feeling like a failure, you'll feel like you're winning.

Why Embracing Your True Expenses is Everything

Lindsey Burgess
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February 25, 2016

As you pull together your list of larger, less frequent expenses, you can start estimating what they will cost and plan for them.

How Old Is Your Money?

Jesse Mecham
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January 8, 2016

No financial number offers a complete picture of your financial stability or flexibility. Learn what the age of money says about your budget.

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