The YNAB Method

The YNAB Method: ‘Give Every Dollar a Job’ Takes Center Stage

The last 20 years have led to this moment—where we’ve stepped back, taken a fresh look, and re-imagined the YNAB Method from the ground up. Lean in as Erin reveals what's new!

We’re a Spendfulness App Now. We Always Were.

It doesn’t feel like we made up spendfulness, it feels like we found it. Dan breaks down what it means for you (spoiler: a life well spent).

How to Free Yourself from Money Dysmorphia

Money dysmorphia is a financial fog that is plaguing the masses! The YNAB Method can help you dispel the fear, face reality, and discover what you want most out of life.

20 Fun Facts to Celebrate 20 Years of YNAB

Celebrating 20 years of YNAB, 20 surprising facts about how a simple spreadsheet grew to help millions discover themselves through money. From Jesse’s mortgage payoff haircut to Wine Hamburgers, never a dull moment here!

The Happiness Habits Hidden in Your YNAB Routine

Common traits between YNAB and meditation? Jack reveals how the Four Habits weave sneaky wellness benefits into your financial routine.

Don't Let Two Worlds Collide

At YNAB, we teach you to only assign jobs to dollars that you have right now. Erin dives into one reason why that’s such an important principle!

Do I Have to Give EVERY Dollar a Job?

Rule One of the YNAB Method is Give Every Dollar a Job. Let’s uncover how to allocate your money all the way to zero, and the rewards you’ll receive when you do!

“I Treated My Sister to a Bucket-List Trip” and Other Big Wins with YNAB

Use YNAB as a blueprint for the life you want! Learn how to make space for big life goals in your spending plan.

How Does it Feel to Get A Month Ahead?

Habit Four of the YNAB Method is all about getting a month ahead on your finances. Hear from real YNABers about how it feels to achieve this big financial goal!

There’s No Such Thing as Cutting Spending

Need a chiropractor for your money? Our sage teacher, Erin, guides you in making the critical shift from “restricted” to “aligned.”

She WAMed Her Way to the Grammys: A Swiftie’s Financial Fairytale With YNAB

Discover how a die-hard Swiftie won GRAMMY tickets and financed her dream trip with YNAB. Spoiler: she gets seated just one table away from Taylor Swift herself!

YNAB Revelations: The Power of Intentional Trade-offs

Use YNAB to intentionally weight the trade-offs of every spending decision to build the life you want.

YNAB vs. Mint: A Better Way to Manage Money

Looking for a new money management app now that Mint is going away? What if we told you there wasn’t just a better alternative, but an opportunity to change your whole relationship with money? Welcome to YNAB.

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Unexpected Expenses

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

What is a Fixed Expense?

Eliminate some of the uncertainty that comes with living a busy life by creating a monthly budget that includes fixed expenses.

How to Manage Money Wisely

Knowing how to manage money wisely is a skill, but it's not as difficult (or as stressful) to learn as you might think.

You Can Take Control!

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.