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The YNAB Method

The YNAB Method

I Thought I Was Good With Money. I Was Wrong.

Worried about money despite doing everything "right"? Erin reveals how to transform your financial stress into confidence and finally give your dollars a purpose.

Erin Lowell
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December 2, 2025

YNAB vs. Monarch

Choosing between YNAB and Monarch Money comes down to deciding whether you want to passively track your spending or actively plan your life.

Kat Hickey
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October 21, 2025

How to Combine Finances After Marriage: A Practical Guide for Newlyweds and Beyond

PSA: Money worry doesn't have to be part of married life. Learn how to combine finances after marriage, get good with money together, and build a spending plan together using YNAB.

Dan Cayer
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November 25, 2025

From Candles to Keys: How Love—and a Plan—Bought My Mom a Home

For years, all she could give were candles. Then she gave her mom a house. Not because she had more money—because her money had more meaning.

Faness H.
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May 20, 2025

How Much of My Paycheck Should I Save?

Many aim to save a certain amount of their paycheck, but there is a better way. Rather than focusing on how much of your paycheck to avoid spending, try asking “How do I want to spend my money?” instead.

Ben Barlowe
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April 8, 2025

How to Make Your Money Go Further (Without Making More)

You deserve to get the most from your money. That’s why it’s vital to squeeze maximum satisfaction from every precious paycheck. Jack tells you how.

Jack Silk
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February 27, 2025

New Year, Same You?

Money worry is out. Spendfulness is in! Jack S. shares how to make strides—without any radical changes—and find yourself financially this year.

Jack Silk
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January 2, 2025

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!

Erin Lowell
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December 10, 2024

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).

Dan Cayer
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December 10, 2024

A Spendful Move: Sarah’s Story

What other's say is financially "smart" might not be the right choice for you. See what happened when Sarah viewed a big life change through the lens of spendfulness.

Sarah Aspinall
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December 27, 2024

Burning Man, a Bus, and a Beehive: Love the Way You Spend

Awareness. Intention. And the occasional burst of spontaneity. Discover what spendfulness truly means—through the lens of a Burning Man story.

Dan Cayer
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December 30, 2024

What is Money Dysmorphia and How to Free Yourself

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.

Ben Barlowe
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September 26, 2024

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!

Emily Hudson
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October 3, 2024

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.

Jack Silk
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June 27, 2024

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!

Erin Lowell
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June 18, 2024

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!

Ben Barlowe
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June 4, 2024

“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.

Emily Hudson
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June 11, 2024

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!

Ben Barlowe
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May 21, 2024
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