Money Habits

Memories Deliver the Highest ROI

The difference between financial responsibility and financial restriction? One leaves room for joy. Emily explores the critical difference.

Emily Hudson

October 24, 2024

Evicting the Ghost: How Simone Used YNAB to Quit Smoking

When smoking started to steal his future, Simone made a bold choice: he removed cigarettes from his spending plan. Discover how using YNAB helped him quit smoking and focus on what matters.

Ben M.

December 30, 2024

Confronting Your Past

What does loving yourself have to do with money? Well, everything. Learn how to reflect on your past with compassion and look ahead with optimism.

Dan Cayer

July 11, 2024

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.

Rachel Wong

August 10, 2023

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.

Rachel Wong

January 2, 2023

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YNAB Tips: 3 Habits to Get Good at Money

It really only takes three habits and an hour a month to manage your money. Learn the best YNAB tips and get organized!

Becky Kane

January 10, 2025

How Budgeting Was the Secret to Finally Quit Smoking

Melissa Schultz has smoked for as long as she can remember. Believe it or not, budgeting is what finally helped. Find out how.

Rachel Wong

October 22, 2019

How Do I Stop Being So Bad at Money?

Feel like you're impossibly bad with money and you always will be? It doesn't have to stay like this. Let's kick that shame out the door.

Erin Lowell

January 2, 2018

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.

Kat Hickey

January 6, 2023

Find the Money First

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).

Dave Crombleholme

May 28, 2017

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There Is No Such Thing As A Normal Month

If you're waiting for a normal month to get ahead financially, you might be waiting for a long time. Learning to plan for change is a great way to get good at money.

Jesse Mecham

November 21, 2016

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.

Rachel Wong

May 9, 2022