Money Habits

Why I Changed My Mind About Budgeting

Budgeting seemed like a bossy thing: telling me exactly all the things I couldn't buy. But now, I've completely changed my mind.

Rachel Wiggins

December 11, 2020

12 Best Personal Finance Episodes from The Jesse Mecham Show

We've laid out 12 of the best episodes of The Jesse Mecham Show that are all about personal finance and growing in your money mindset.

Rachel Wong

September 4, 2020

4 Benefits of Giving & Why It's Good for Your Budget

Learn four benefits of giving, why it's good for your budget and your soul, and how to budget for giving when you don’t know where to start.

Rachel Wong

December 20, 2021

How I Use the Four Rules to Hit My Health Goals

You've mastered your budget with the Four Rules, now apply the same method to mastering your diet. Read more about how to hit health goals.

Jesse Mecham

January 8, 2020

20 Financial New Year's Resolutions for 2023

Why not make it the best year ever? Set financial New Year's resolutions for 2023 to organize your finances and optimize your life!

Rachel Wong

December 31, 2022

2 Ways to Get Better with Money in 2020

Make your New Year's resolution this year to pay off your debt and get your finances under control. YNAB can help with two different plans!

Rachel Wong

December 26, 2019

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

Why Your Budget Doesn’t Work

You've tried this whole budgeting thing but it just doesn't work. Here's why your budget doesn't work (and how to make it so it does).

Erin Lowell

October 24, 2019

5 Ways to Get Better at Budgeting

No matter where you are in your journey, this good, basic advice will help you succeed in gaining total control of your money.

Rachel Wong

October 15, 2019

Why is Budgeting Important?

Why is budgeting important? Budgeting isn't as boring as it sounds; in fact, it can allow you to take risks that pay off for a lifetime.

Ben Barlowe

November 15, 2021

Trick Yourself Into Saving

Whether you’re trying to save up for a big purchase or crush debt, here are a few tricks to help you funnel more dollars toward your dreams.

Janelle Whitaker

May 20, 2019

3 Steps to Reset Your Budget After a Period of Heavy Spending

Overspending happens. If you’ve slid off-track with your spending, here are three steps to help you regain control.

Shannon Marie

March 19, 2019

You, Too, Can Fall in Love with Budgeting.

Imagine saying goodbye, forever, to your student loans or never worrying about when your next payday is, all while enjoying the process of budgeting.

Shannon Marie

February 14, 2019

Budget Your Way to the Exciting Side of Boredom

My budget is predictable. It’s boring. And, with a little fun money along the way, it’s the most satisfying kind of boredom there is!

Shannon Marie

February 4, 2019

Plan Your Impossible Dream

Budgeting has a bad rap for being restrictive, but what if you looked at it as a ticket to your biggest, best life, instead?

Shannon Marie

January 28, 2019

For Financial Success, Adopt a Kondō Attitude.

The reward for decluttering your home or tidying up your finances is less anxiety, more breathing room (literal and metaphorical) and fresh potential.

Shannon Marie

January 24, 2019

How to Establish Healthy Money Habits

Change is hard but establishing healthy money habits can change your whole life...in a good way. Check out the YNAB team's budgeting habits!

Ashley McCann

January 12, 2022

Budgeting: An Action-Driven Pep Talk

You might be surprised how much satisfaction you’ll feel when you make spending decisions that support your long-term happiness.

Shannon Marie

September 4, 2018