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...you’ve done it, you’ll never go back. Getting a month ahead may feel daunting. A member of the YNAB team shares a few quick tips for getting a month ahead...
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...about setting up a life of restriction to reward a saver and punish a spender. It’s simply about getting on the same page with your money. learning to set goals...
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...itself is getting more emphasis on it when it comes to honesty in your budget. When you overspend a category with cash spending (meaning non-credit spending, not just literal cash),...
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...to make sure the system matches up with reality. If you’re just getting started, YNAB recommends reconciling your accounts at least weekly as you get the hang of budgeting. Reconciliation...
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...intentional plan for your money that provides clarity and direction in your financial decisions. This guide covers budgeting basics, types of budgeting, and how to get started. It will change...
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...to do. It takes five minutes tops, and you go on with your day, knowing the work is getting done. Sometimes, a worker will need to do a different job,...
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...getting back to normal? When it finally seems like you’ve had a normal month—BOOM—you have a $600 car repair. Or maybe it was something less dramatic and a little more...
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...categories with dollars to help them grow. Eventually, your wish will be fully funded! Go buy that wish, free of stress and guilt! Your budget is about getting the things...
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...your time away for money. If you’ve evaluated your expenses, plan to cut spending first, and decide that it’s not enough, getting a second job or working more hours is...
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Self-Help
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